Originally Posted by PCcruncher  I think a 24in x 24in would do for a while, but I think eventually I would make a 36 x 48 cutting table. I am thinking of making basically one of those mobile gantry, mdf machines that you have probably seen pictures of.
As for materials, mostly wood, (hard + soft) probably not thicker than 1" and "possibly" some 1/8" aluminum.
Total budget not set yet, trying to get a feel for what is required. Definantly not over $1000 though. |
Search for jrgo, I think that it is the free plan set here on the zone.
I am not sure that you can cut alum with it?
Look around at what others are building, $1k will get you a running machine but not a good solid machine that you will keep a long time.
Depending on what you are looking to build long term and what your budget is, I would spend the "big" money up front on the electronics. The can move to the next machine or run more than one machine with some creative wiring.
Mike