Re: Newbie would like some help building please

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "knightrid17356" <knirider@s...> wrote:

> Hi, I have been trying to locate a place to get plans for a home

cnc

> machine, but have come across a variety of costs for them. I have
> also noticed that the parts that are used, almost equal up to the
> same amount I could buy one brand new for. When I found this

group,

> i figured I would pose the question to all of you...
>
> Is there a way to make a home cnc machine CHEAPLY? I mean for

under

> $100 or even $500. If it goes into the thousands, why would I want
> to build one? I know, the same reason you build a bookcase instead
> of buying one - because you can do it, and it is normally better.
>
> Well anyway, that is the main question I had, and hopefully if

there

> is a solution, then we can go from there.
>
> Oh - i have seen plans that use a "rotozip" type tool also?? Is

this

> really viable? I always thought of using a router in it. Maybe if
> there is a cheap way to build one with a rotozip, maybe someoen

could

> give me some info on how the blades react to different hardwoods,

and

> how long they would last. I know using a rotozip around the house,
> that the blades do not seem to last very long at all.
>
> OK, enough for now..:) I HOPE someone can help with this problem,
> and find a solution for doing this CHEAPLY.
>
> Thank You
> Mike

Hi Mike. What we really need to know is what type of work you want
to do. I built a small cnc using a cast iron x-y table from enco
tools and made up a z axis using round rods (drill rod) with Nylon
(nylatron)_bushings. Table travel is only 5x7, but that does all the
stuff I need. You might also mention where you are in case someone
may live near you that has one! (I am in the Northern suberbs of
Detroit) There are countless variations on building a machine, so
the more info you give the better! Good luck! Rick