Re: Home cnc project

Bill, that is a very, very nice design, well thought out.
I would love to get my hands on some CAD files of the plans to build
one for myself(probably bigger though).
Although it most certainly wont come out as beautiful as yours
though, Im sure!

Regards,
Jim

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "wjbzone" <wjbzone@a...> wrote:
> 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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