Re: Can see the forest for the trees

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "ghidera2000
<ghidera2000@y...>" <ghidera2000@y...> wrote:

> Hi!
>
> Been perusing the yahoo archive and following links for the last
> couple of day but, I'm still (almost) completely lost. Is there a
> faq somewhere? Haven't seen one in the files or links section.
>
> I've searched the archive for "starter","beginner", "pcb
> router","pcb drill" and many other things but still no real luck in
> finding out any specifics.
>
> Anyway, what I'm after is either plans for building a pcb driller

or

> a recommendation for a pre-built one. I'd also like to hear
> recommendations on what software would be good to use. I'm not
> afraid of spending money to get these things but, the few prices
> I've seen seem to be in excess of $2500US just for the driller,
> which is too much for me. I'm hoping to spend between a fair bit
> less.
>
> I do have electrical, electronic and woodworking experience. I have
> my own woodshop and I can produce PCBs by etching (want to stop
> using the nasty chemicals). I'd rather build a mill than buy pre-
> built. Its all hobby to me so purchasing a pre-built would be a
> little pointless :D
>
> P.S. I'm in Canada so European stuff probably won't help much.
>
> Thanks for any advice you can toss at me!

Doug Fortune, of CNCKITS.COM, selles what you need and he lives in
Canada. He also have experience, and helps you if you need.

Filipe Tomaz
http://mastor.no.sapo.pt (My company website in Portuguese)