Do It Yourself Mill

[gburlison]

I think I finally found a mill I can afford.
http://jwstolk.xs4all.nl/millp.htm

[sanddrag]

I guess it is a good project in control circuitry but how in the world could you actually machine something useful with that thing?

On a similar topic, has anyone seen the little Roland tabletop CNC mills. The computer thinks of it as a printer. And the software they come with, you don't even have to write a computer program. You basically just import your model as an STL, press "go," go get lunch, and come back to a cool little part. They are fun little toys but they are so small, weak, and slow too that I can't justify the $3500 price. I was able to make a nice #25 sprocket with dog pockets in it though (out of PVC). It took about 4.5 hours! Anyway, very easy and fun to use, but not incredibly capable.

[John Gutmann]

Once I get a Good job an a start in life I will be looking at buying myself a CNC mill, because unless your under a deadline it is ok for a part to take a while, if you trust yourself and your machine enough set it up before you go to work or bed. anyone know of any places for CNC mills that cost < $5000

[Greg Needel]

Once I get a Good job an a start in life I will be looking at buying myself a CNC mill, because unless your under a deadline it is ok for a part to take a while, if you trust yourself and your machine enough set it up before you go to work or bed. anyone know of any places for CNC mills that cost < $5000

you have one for free at school, you should talk to Rees and i am sure he would let you use it for what you need.

[[527]phil]

http://www.maxnc.com/page11.html

it's an option if you have a dremel and don't want to spend alot.

http://www.maxnc.com/page9.html

this is almost like the one i have. They don't offer mine anymore. Basically it's what's in the link, but with much better stepper motors. I also recommend the 3d digitizer and A-axis table, very reliable.

But thats pretty cool, but not very usefull. I don't see how that can be very accurate but hey, w/e works.

[sanddrag]

phil']http://www.maxnc.com/page11.html

it's an option if you have a dremel and don't want to spend alot.

http://www.maxnc.com/page9.html

this is almost like the one i have. They don't offer mine anymore. Basically it's what's in the link, but with much better stepper motors. I also recommend the 3d digitizer and A-axis table, very reliable.
OMG, have they lowered their prices!?!?! I remember looking at this place a while ago and I could have sworn they were more than that. Those prices seem really good. How do you like yours? Do you have some pics of stuff you've made with it?

[Not2B]

This is a great website if you are at all interesting in making your own CNC machine, or adding CNC to an existing machine, info on various software packages, etc... etc... etc...

A good resource all around for this kinda thing.

CNC Zone (http://cnczone.com/forums/index.php?)

[John Gutmann]

you have one for free at school, you should talk to Rees and i am sure he would let you use it for what you need.

I know he will but there is just no way to get a few consecutive hours of machining in. And a Pro-Lite isn't exactly the best piece of equipment to use for somethings. Don't get me wrong but I am pretty sure there are some inexpensive mills that can get the job done better.