Re: Home cnc project

Tim,

I looked at your site, I would like more information on that Sherline
headstock. How much does it weigh? What options do they have. Can I
hook a flex shaft to it?

I may be back to see you about Mach 1 also.

I looked around your website. A lot of great links. Added to my
favorites.

I don't know why my link didn't work. (I was suprised that
counter was up to 260 this morning.)

Bill.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Tim Goldstein" <timg@k...> wrote:
> Bill,
>
> For cutters in the 1/4" and under for both wood and metal I have
had very
> good luck with using a Sherline headstock and variable speed motor
with the
> 10,000 rpm pulley set on it. It does not have the speed or power of
a router
> motor, but has a much stiffer spindle. They list for $335.00 and I
sell them
> for $284.75 plus shipping on my Sherline site.
>
> BTW, I just tried your link and I get page not found.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
> Sherline products at Deep Discount (and now Mach1 CNC controller)
> www.KTMarketing.com/Sherline
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > I am down to the last few items to finish up my desktop cnc
project.
> > I need to decide on a mill head. I plan to be cutting mainly wood,
> > but may also want to machine some aluminum. (small cuts).
> >
> > I need suggestions what type of motor / tool holder are good for
> > this. I want to run tools about 1/4" diameter range. (ball end
mills
> > etc)
> >
> > I may go with two motors and switch them over as necessary. (Wood
> > cutting speeds being so much higher then metal) Any suggestion
for a
> > motor to cut either would be helpful. The weight is a concern.
Light
> > as possible.
> >
> > I posted some pictures of the project at this link:
> >
> > http://hometown.aol.com/wjbzone/index.html
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bill
> >
> >
> >
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