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Table of Contents
Information/Warning Boxes ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Precautions and Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 6
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Required Tools: ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
To Operate the EVOLUTION 5 CNC Router, you need will need: ............................................................ 7
Recommended for the electronic setup include: ........................................................................................... 7
Assembly Recommendations: .................................................................................................................................... 8
Z Spindle Mount Assembly: ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Required Wood Components ................................................................................................................................ 9
Required Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Illustrated Step by Step Instructions ................................................................................................................ 12
Y Carriage Assembly ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Required Wood Components ............................................................................................................................. 24
Required Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Illustrated Step by Step Instructions ................................................................................................................ 33
Gantry Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................... 41
Required Wood Components ............................................................................................................................. 41
Required Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Illustrated Step by Step Instructions ................................................................................................................ 45
Front View (Right Hand Side) Completed ...................................................................................................... 59
X Frame Instructions ................................................................................................................................................... 84
Required Wood Components ............................................................................................................................. 84
Required Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 85
Illustrated Step by Step Instructions ................................................................................................................ 86
Final Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 104