Building a CNC Mill Stand out of 2" Square Tubing and Melamine

Thought I’d share a recent build for an ongoing CNC milling machine project. The Mill needed a solid base as well as storage for the liquid coolant pump and oiler, and some drawers for tooling.

I’ve found that you can get nice looking results welding up a frame from 2" square tube and then use bog standard melamine panels for the sides.

https://beehaw.org/pictrs/image/bc9d3feb-4d15-460e-a7e6-c7a711ceef3a.jpeg

3/4" angle can be welded in to hold the panels and hide the melamine edges.

Add some simple box drawers and Ebay slides, and voila…

https://beehaw.org/pictrs/image/9c9c79b3-a4b2-4a93-b4b0-f90947a19297.jpeg

The drawer pulls are leftover continuous aluminum extrusion. Again, they hide the edges of the melamine.

Anyway, not rocket science, but thought I’d pass the build idea along!