Re: New member

Alan,
Many thanks for your welcome.
Looking at Sheline.com on the face of it could be significantly more
expensive than MaxNC or Proxxon M70, but does seem to include a PC
(but these are REALLY cheap now). However one technical question
arises for a UK person (though I do visit California reasonable
often). Are these available in UK and is a 240V option available?
Regards
Nigel
--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Alan KM6VV" <KM6VV@...>
wrote:

>
> Hi Nigel,
>
> Welcome to the group! And do consider the Sherline. It's easy to

CNC and a

> very respectful machine for the sizes you contemplate. Also see

the

> SherlineCNC list.
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
> > Hi,
> > I have a long term ambition to get into 3D CAD and CNC milling or
> > possibly even STL to make small (up to around 1" dimensions)

mould

> > masters for whitemetal & resin components. Also milling for

direct

> > use in brass. I have in the past thought the MaxNC would be the
> > lowest cost entry and now I see the Proxxon MF70 could be

equally cost

> > effective. I intend to go through the threads in this forum to

gather

> > opinions but would welcome any specific comments anyone has on

the

> > options for low cost hobby NC milling machines and compatible 3D
> > modelling software. I am experienced in 2D CAD (AutoCAD) and

work

> > with colleagues who use 3D modelling all the time, but have not

got a

> > clear view of what is best for small scale hobby use. I want to
> > design small highly detailed parts. Specific advice on software

and

> > what level of PC would be needed to run it would be especially
> > welcome. I am thinking to set up a PC + milling machine

combination

> > workstation. I am based in the UK.
> > Regards
> > Nigel Lawton
> > www.NigelLawton009.com