What about a shapeoko? I am loving mine.
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On May 21, 2013, at 2:04 AM, Dave <dave.g4ugm@...> wrote:
> On 21/05/2013 05:39, AlienRelics wrote:
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, lists <Stuartlists@...> wrote:
> >> In article <00b501ce5534$a1a50550$e4ef0ff0$@...>,
> >> Tony Smith <ajsmith1968@...> wrote:
> >>> $200,000 already?
> >>> $1,399 each?
> >>> You could CNC a Seig X2 mill for that price.
> >> Or just buy one of these
> >>
> >> http://uk.farnell.com/milford-instruments/5d300/pcp-drill-bench-3-axis-machine/dp/4140369
> >>
> >> Yeh I know it's MDF but..
> > Nothing wrong with MDF or PVC if it is tough enough to do what you need. But that one uses ball bearing drawer slides. I think it is only meant for drilling holes in PCBs.
> >
> > Although at only about $400, I would not expect too much.
> >
> > This one is a bit more, but at just under $1k it includes 282 oz-in stepper motors, antibacklash ballscrews, and all aluminum construction. Cut area about 12x23x4. Height depends on spindle motor and bit, I think.
> > http://www.kelinginc.net/CNCmachines3030.html
> >
> > Steve Greenfield AE7HD
> >
> >
> Has any one tried any of the Chinese routers that appear on E-Bay e.g.
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Updated-3040-ROUTER-ENGRAVER-ENGRAVING-DRILLING-MILLING-MACHINE-11000prm-/221229509571?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33824e6bc3
>
> Dave
> G4UGM
>
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