Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Wood Duck redux

ballendo wrote:

> Hello,
>
> What if you could just buy a FULL, COMPLETE kit for a 12x12x4-1/2"
> travel Gantry router CNC machine, with plug-together electronics, and
> pre-configured PC-based cnc controller for $995?
>
>

I could be interested in a the above kit option, but minus the
pre-configured controller. Keep the motors and electronics as an add-on
option. I enjoy electronics and have extra motors, etc. laying around,
but I don't want to design/engineer/source every piece of a machine.
Neither do I have a complete enough shop to build all the parts required
if I'd buy somebody's plans. I'd rather just buy a kit and bolt
everything together.

> <snip>
>
> It assembles in 4-6 hours typically, and is a bit like putting
> together an IKEA desk or bookcase. (I can do it in less than 2 hours,
> but I'm perhaps more familiar with it<G>) It requires care and
> attention in assembly, but is not difficult.
>
>

I wouldn't object if it took twice as long.

> Would you buy it? If I post pictures and offer it for sale on
> CNCresource.com this week, would you buy it?
>
>

Pictures would be nice as I doubt you'll get many commitments otherwise...

> OR... What if all the above was true, with this change:
>
> The product now arrives fully ASSEMBLED in a 24x24x24 box, and is made
> of Phenolic-faced Baltic Birch plywood. BUT it NOW costs $1450.
>
>

Not for me.

> OR... What if it was the same as described above fully assembled;
> BUT has a frame of 1/2" aluminum, and VXB linear bearings on 18mm rods
> in XY, and 16mm rods for Z. All else remains the same. But now it
> costs $1995.
>
>

Perhaps a kit made from aluminum but minus the motors and controllers?

Aaron