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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Here's what you'd pay for a cnc pcb mill/drill kit...

From: "Alexandre Guimaraes" <listas@...>
Date: 2004-03-14

Hi, Ballendo

> I'm pretty sure I can offer a 500 buck pcb drill with capability for
> board size of 6x8, maybe 8x12 inches. It can do some other CNC type
> things, like panel cutout and engraving, but it's really aimed at
> just being a low-cost CNC drill option... Spindle is set up for 1/8
> or 3mm shanks.
>
> The main thing is that these kits would be COMPLETE. And go together
> in an hour or two. No searching for components, power supplies,
> software, soldering or anything else. Just a screwdriver, hexwrench,
> and your hands.
>
> But it doesn't seem as popular as I'd thought, based on responses
> here so far...
>
> Now that I've let my target pricing out of the bag, perhaps there
> might be interest?

With that price range I get much interested.... Could the spindle be
replaceable with other tools such as a older paste dispenser and a vacuum
pick-up tool ?? :-)

Can you send more details on the machine ?

Best regards,
Alexandre Guimaraes