Do It Yourself Mill

[Greg Needel]

Originally Posted by sparksandtabs

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]

Originally Posted by [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.

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

[John Gutmann]

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

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.