I bought the machine tool camp plans and they are a bit disappointing for two reasons. First, in the BOM "machine tool camp" is listed as the supplier for many of the critical components of the machine. For a "do it yourself" plan I want all of the materials required for the build detailed in the BOM. I want to be able to switch out parts and redesign if I need to without having to call the company and ask what parts were used in the design. Annoying. Second, this isn't exactly a bolt together machine. There are a bunch of parts in the design that need to be machined. Nothing is terribly difficult, but if you can't machine parts, the build becomes much more difficult.
Save your money. I don't think these plans are worth it.
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