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 think the market is much more open. A Taig level machine would
probably bring in much close to $1,000 $2,000 ready to run.

As a starter machine, there is nothing in the States currently.

Dave