[kcoaks]

Good morning!

I've been lurking in this forum for a few days because I've been wanting to build a CNC machine for months now, but the winter weather and a baby boy have kept me out of the garage.

I have so much use for a CNC machine as I build models and my wife does a lot of crafts. I have little woodworking experience, extensive software experience, some electronics experience, but absolutely no metalworking or CNC experience. With that said, am I insane for wanting to tackle a project like this? I can't afford to buy a CNC machine, nor can I afford to build one in a short amount of time.

Has anyone with as little experience as me tried to do this and succeeded? I've looked at some of the machines you all have built and they are wonderful pieces of machinery, I sit here amazed at your handiwork.

I'm overwhelmed by the different choices of parts (steppers, servos, slides, lead screws, ways), so that right there is going to be sticky for me, given my lack of experience. I love to build, I love to create, but I don't often get things right on the first try. Should I put the time and money into trying this project?

Thanks for any feedback!

K.C.
Spokane, WA