Re: Opinions on $250 cnc machine

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

>
> kz1927 wrote:
>
> >Hello All,
> >
> >If someone made a desktop cnc machine (without motors or controller)
> >with a cutting area of about 10" x 10" that was solid and accurate,
> >and could be sold for less than $250.
> >would there be an interest in such a machine?
> >
> >
> If this machine had the rigidity of at least a Taig or the 150 Lb
> micro-mill,
> then I think it would be a good base to start from. But, if it is very
> flimsy. it might only be used for light wood carving, and of less

general

> appeal. I'm sure you could reach this price on the materials,

alone, but

> to actually assemble the machine for $250 sounds pretty difficult.
>
> Jon
>

I'd say it's between a taig and the better homemade wood routers
you see everywhere.But...It's upgradable to whatever one wants it to be.

The support columns are not breakable.
There are actually very few parts to it.

The main thing that makes it work is the strength and rigidity
of the design but it's not intended to machine steel.

I'd say it's 80% ready to go.

I have to figure out the spindle part.

If someone were to use a dremel flexshaft then
the holder for it is fairly easy.

-John