The biggest step to starting your M2 CNC adventure is to build the frame that will
hold your material and the M2 while it cuts. The M2 mounts for your frame are
included, but you will need to purchase the following from a local hardware store
to build the standard frame to cut 4ft x 8ft.
Drew’s Note: We recommend reading this entire section before beginning.
ASSEMBLING THE STANDARD FRAME
10ft Standard Frame - Materials Needed
Amount Needed
Type
Purpose
2
2in x 4in x 10ft
Top and Bottom Beams
2
2in x 4in x 8ft
Vertical Frame Legs
4
2in x 4in x 4ft
Canvas Legs
2
2in x 4in x 3ft
Horizontal Frame Legs
4
24in x 48in x 5/8in
Particle Board (1/2in thick
particle board, MDF, or
plywood will also work)
Canvas Wasteboards
1 (a second one is
optional)
1in x 6in x 8ft
Bottom Skirt and
optional top skirt (see
Part 6)
2 (optional)
1in x 6in x 4ft
Side Skirts (Cut a 1in x
6in x 8ft in two, if not
available in your area,
see Part 6)
Tools for
Building
the frame
Tools for M2
operation
Wrench
Router
Hammer
Dust Collection
System
Phillips
Screwdriver
2 Standard (4-
5lb) Sized Bricks
Drill / Impact
Driver
2+ Clamps
Tape Measure
Material to Cut
Speed Square
Level
Pencil
Extra 1.5in and
2in screws
Short/Long frame mounting screws
Bag C and Bag D
Drew’s Note: Nearly every step uses
short (1.5in) or long (2in)
wood screws
. So, I’m going to leave the bag picture out of the
steps for redundancy’s sake. Just know that you’ll need a lot
of short and long wood screws are from Bags C and D (and
some extras). If you’re experienced with woodworking, feel
free to use any wood screw of your choice to build the frame.
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