Homebrew PCBs

--- 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