Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] What's the fastest, cheapest way to build a CNC router for wood only

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Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 5:37 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] What's the fastest, cheapest way to build a CNC
router for wood only


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> Hi All,
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> Can you help me sift through the web to design a CNC router for wood
> only as fast as possible? What's the most bug-free, simple, fast,
> reliable way to start making sawdust?
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> Machine should hold +/- .003"
> z axis 4"
> x axis 10"
> y axis 36"
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> I've got ball screws for x and y.
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> I'm a mechanical engineering/design student - and work hard as hell
> once I get on the right track. I've got 24 hr. access to a machine
> shop that I have a good deal of experience in, though CNC is
> relatively new. I'd appreciate your reccommendations on everything
> from favorite software, steppers, hardware, linear bearings, the works.
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> This is for a very interesting art/design project that will produce
> beautiful custom sledge-hammer handles when complete. Heads are
> sandcast bronze! The post with the best advice will, of course, get a
> nice hickory handle in the mail.
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> Thanks
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> Adam
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