WorkBee CNC Getting Started 4
1.1 About The Kit
This manual is for the full kit version of the WorkBee CNC Machine. Ideally, this manual
should be started straight after completing the mechanical assembly. This manual will turn
the mechanical portion of the WorkBee into a working moving machine.
Our WorkBee CNC Machine has a very large community of users, who can mostly be found
at http://openbuilds.com. It is free to sign up to this community and it will allow you to
share your builds, interact with other members, and download useful community created
resources. We have a specific build thread for the WorkBee, and we would love to see your
machines and what you make with them: https://openbuilds.com/builds/workbee-cnc-
machine.5626/.
1.2 Check Product Contents
When you receive your kit, the first thing you should do is check the contents against the
list in Appendix A. The majority of the parts will be separated into boxes that correspond
to the subsections in this manual. Additional spare small parts will be included. If anything
is missing or damaged (or if you have any other problems) please contact us at
sales@ooznest.co.uk and we will aim to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
1.3 Tools Required
• The list below shows the main tools that will be required to complete this build:
• 2.5mm Allen Key
• 3.0mm Allen Key
• 4.0mm Allen Key
• 5.5mm Spanner
• 7.0mm Spanner
• 8.0mm Spanner
• Hammer
• Selection of Philips Screwdrivers
• Selection of Flathead Screwdrivers
• Tweezers
• Wire Cutters/Strippers
1.4 Notes on Assembly
This manual has been written for the construction of a 750 x 750mm screw driven version
of the WorkBee. If you have a different version everything is exactly the same, with the
exception of longer V-Slot extrusions and wire routing.
The assembly has been split into 5 sections: Drag Chains Assembly, Power Supply
Assembly, Limit Switches & Wire Routing, CNC xPro Assembly, Wiring & Commissioning.
To make locating parts quicker, leave the parts in the boxes they came in when carrying
out the build.
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