Hello all,
I am looking to start building me a 3 axis cnc router as a project for next year. I have been reading around and have seen so much different info that I have no idea on the best place to start so I am hoping you might be able to help me.
Use:I hope that when done I will be able to (mostly with wood, or plastics) cut out basic shapes, create signs, 3d carvings, negatives (or positives) for rubber stamps etc... by my understanding i will probably need something wit hat least 0.1mm accuracy. I would also love to be able to rotate the spindle 90° (parallel to the bench) and have a CNC mortiser/tenoner (similar to what this bad boy can do, but that can wait...
Size: In terms of size I am looking at something around 600x1000x~300mm (or 2x3x1 ft) as the bed surface. I was wondering for this size, will printer steppers work, or should i go ahead and get some bigger ones? If bigger ones are better, what sizes should i be looking at for each axis?
Spindle: I am thinking of using this palm router and/or this rotary tool for the spindle (depeding on the accuracy i need for a particular job). Do these look appropriate (i can always upgrade later, but for $50 bucks i really cannot go wrong)?
Materials: mostly PLY or MDF.. i do no have the tools or experience in doing something from metal.
Budget: not set, but minimal.. this will most likely be built over an extended time period as money comes in, but I would like to get the frame/gantry built at least, then the accountant in the family will see the uses and let me spend more :-)
I was hoping that you might be able to see if the above assumptions/ideas ar sane and if you could point be toward some open-source/cheap plans to base mine off.
Also, if anyone is from Aus, specifically Melb.., then local suppliers would be great, but I am going to the USA early next year and can pickup some stuff there if it is cheaper
Thanks for your help!
I am looking to start building me a 3 axis cnc router as a project for next year. I have been reading around and have seen so much different info that I have no idea on the best place to start so I am hoping you might be able to help me.
Use:I hope that when done I will be able to (mostly with wood, or plastics) cut out basic shapes, create signs, 3d carvings, negatives (or positives) for rubber stamps etc... by my understanding i will probably need something wit hat least 0.1mm accuracy. I would also love to be able to rotate the spindle 90° (parallel to the bench) and have a CNC mortiser/tenoner (similar to what this bad boy can do, but that can wait...
Size: In terms of size I am looking at something around 600x1000x~300mm (or 2x3x1 ft) as the bed surface. I was wondering for this size, will printer steppers work, or should i go ahead and get some bigger ones? If bigger ones are better, what sizes should i be looking at for each axis?
Spindle: I am thinking of using this palm router and/or this rotary tool for the spindle (depeding on the accuracy i need for a particular job). Do these look appropriate (i can always upgrade later, but for $50 bucks i really cannot go wrong)?
Materials: mostly PLY or MDF.. i do no have the tools or experience in doing something from metal.
Budget: not set, but minimal.. this will most likely be built over an extended time period as money comes in, but I would like to get the frame/gantry built at least, then the accountant in the family will see the uses and let me spend more :-)
I was hoping that you might be able to see if the above assumptions/ideas ar sane and if you could point be toward some open-source/cheap plans to base mine off.
Also, if anyone is from Aus, specifically Melb.., then local suppliers would be great, but I am going to the USA early next year and can pickup some stuff there if it is cheaper
Thanks for your help!