Year: 2016

CNC – Z Axis rebuild

After setting up my CNC and running some tests and jobs I was quickly realizing that I was having problems with my Z axis losing steps. I was working on a carving and noticing the cuts were not consistent, my…

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Building a CNC Dustboot

  I did a bit of research before I sat down in front of AutoCad to draw my dust boot and I think it paid off for version 1 and version 2. I made them out of MDF since it…

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Planter Wheelbarrow

It was time to remake the old dilapidated wheelbarrow that has served it purpose for a number of years and is falling apart. The design worked so well and lasted longer than I thought so I just remade it but…

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How to build a CNC..

The build is going to be using 45×90 BOSCH Rexroth, the table size is 48 x 60 and will utilize rack and pinion movement. I plan on using a Hitachi MV2 router as the motor. I’m still a bit undecided…

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How to install OpenVPN on a QNAP

Install OpenVPN and install the application, selecting all options. Open an Administrator command prompt and go to the directory: “C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\easy-rsa” on a Windows 64 bit box Run batch file init-config.bat. This will copy a single file vars.bat Edit the…

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SSL/TLS Certificate using Start.com and QNAP – Updated

Since the last time I created an SSL key for my QNAP Start.com changed their website, its actually a little easier to navigate. Here is a quick tutorial… First you need to create a CSR (Certificate Signing Request). Start offers…

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