Re: Newbie question

Thanks for the link to the FAQ, I read through it but didn't find answers to
my questions.

I just bought an RF20 mill that should be here in a week or two. I'm
interested in converting it to CNC.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=981

1. What size steppers would be appropriate? From reading old posts it looks
like 350-450 oz? Is this right or could I get by with something smaller.

2. What is my best bet for an controller? I see that Camtronics has two
different ones, a 2 amp and a 5. It looks like if I were using one of the
big steppers the 5a would be required. Hobby CNC sells a couple of kits
that are three axis and include 60oz steppers, I assume that these are too
small, am I right?

http://www.seanet.com/~dmauch/
http://hometown.aol.com/drigotti/HobbyCNC.htm

3. I've seen several websites with RF30's that have been converted to CNC,
but I did not see information posted on specifics such as steppers used,
controller type, software used, etc. Does anyone have a link to an
informative site? I would much rather try to duplicate something that has
been proven than reinvent the wheel.

thanks in advance,
c