Re: Newbie Question

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "teleteq" <steven.fisher@n...>
wrote:

> Hi All,
> just to put you in the picture regarding my skills (Please don't
> flame)
>
> I'm based in the UK and have NO prior machining knowledge!
> I have stumbled across various websites that show plans for making a
> DIY CNC machine. I'm interested in this kind of project for 2
> reasons:-
>
> 1) I'm into computers and enjoy playing around and making stuff work!
> 2) I'm currently making a robotic telescope and some of the parts
> will need to be fabricated out of aluminium/wood, and I would like
> to do this myself! (plus CNC is cool!)
>
> But here's my problem....
> I'm a newbie to all of this, can someone suggest a good starting
> point for me to jump in the deep end? I pick things up quickly but
> just need a nudge in the right direction.
>
> Also are there any UK resources, I have seen some of the plans will
> not be shipped outside the US/Canada due to parts availablility.
>
> I will be looking to make the machine from scratch that can take a
> router/dremel type tool, rather than retro fit any sort of machine
> tools

Hi,

Welcome to the list ! (CCED for short )

For a newbie on your side of the pond, I'd think about a proxxon mill
as a base, and adding CNC to it.

it removes your need to engineer much of the stuff and although it is
tiny it does offer the end result of a 3 axis machine.

Just an idea to start small. Maybe starting bigger might be better ?

Dave