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

Hi,

Buy a book called "CNC Robotics" by Geoff Williams ISBN 0-07-141828-8, the
best $34.95 I have spent in a long time.

Regards,

Terry

> Hi All,
>
> 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?
>
> Machine should hold +/- .003"
> z axis 4"
> x axis 10"
> y axis 36"
>
> I've got ball screws for x and y.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks
>
> Adam