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RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Wooden CNC router (CNC from scratch)

2006-12-10 by Tony Smith

> I went the "CNC from scratch" route about six years ago. Yes, 
> with simple tools like a drill press, a sander and some 
> machinery savy, one can make something decent and useable. It 
> was a learning experience and I fell in love with "black 
> Delrin". Here's a small gallery devoted to this work that may 
> be useful;
> 
> http://www.pbase.com/eldata/cnc_from_scratch&page=all
> 
> Would I take this approach again? No! My advice to anyone 
> interested in CNC would be to get as much already constructed 
> off-the-shelf unless the learning experience is of paramount 
> importance.


That's an interesting species of wood you have there.  What is that, radiata
alumina?  :)

You're right, it's a bit much for a first project.  That last link I posted
(MDF, drawer slides & radio dial cord!) would be much easier to build.
www.crankorgan.com has some simple stuff.

Tony

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