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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "lcdpublishing"
<lcdpublishing@...> wrote:
>
> Not bad for the money. But, when you consider what isn't there, it
> isn't exactly cheap either. I suspect by the time you add in
> everything else, you would be in the price range of this machine
>
> http://www.romaxxcnc.com/
>
> As you can see on this one, it is a well designed and finished
> product. Just another option for you guys that want a quality CNC
> router and don't have the: time, tools, machines, knowledge or
> materials to scratch build something.
>
> Chris
12 x 19 x 3, that is a whole lot more machine, but at a whole lot more
money.
As you know, John H and I, (Not John K) are putting together a
beginners machine. I like the term 'starter' but it does sound a
little to much like a sports term. Still looking for a good name.
(suggestions?)
our unit is designed to the most optimum use of materials so you are
getting more economy by not paying for scrap that is never used.
at 7 x 8 x 1-1/2" it is not the killer machine, but is is big enough
for real work.
Also, as EVERYONE who has ever built a machine knows, once you have a
machine, making all the bits and parts is 100 times easier and 1,000
times more accurate. I know quite a few guys who built John K's
machines who then used them to make the machine of their own design.
and usually in metal, for metal.
Our target price is less than the $600.00 for that nice metal unit,
but our unit comes with everything and requires that the user just
mount the motors and plug it in.
We are darn close to shipping the first one right now.
And, unlike the bad publicity we all know about, we are not accepting
orders. We are accepting reservations. We will not accept a payment
unless the unit is ready to ship.
There is a LOT of competition in the market and there is a LOT of
arm-chair engineers who 'just know' how to do things.
Dave