The cutting area is kind of interesting. This is a place I'm trying something new. I don't really have a lot of space and I also have two main jobs I want to use the machine for:
1. Routing prototype PCBs
2. CNC milling of parts in plastic and balsa
So I've built the machine so that the table overhangs the sleds on which the bearings are mounted. This gives a nice rigid area in the centre of the table (actually offset to one end), that is about 6" by 10" for PCB milling. In addition I have a bigger area of approx 10" x 10" which is not so well supported but which I hope will be OK for lighter work.....
I've already seen a few things that I may change, but for now I'll go with what I've got and see how it works out....
Andy |