super newb hopin to learn

[jezx]

im collin ,been trying to figure this site out ,, an can barely do that , so not sure how cnc'ing will go
i joined a while back hoping to find some info on cnc since i want to get into doing some , ive never seen a cnc machine , but have run lots manualy .
question ? how many of you started with out knowing a thing ? an tought your self ?

i have hi hopes of learning , an maybe contribute down the road , for now im just saying ''hi''

[TarHeelTom]

I also found when I first got started that big picture information was quite hard to find.

This site is quite good at answering specific questions, but few here have the patience to write a big picture answer.

Don't think he hangs around on this list, but Joe Martin at Sherline.com has done a wonderful job through the years of writing books and articles about machining and about cnc. He does a wonderful job at taking a noob by the hand and introducing him to the world of machining and to the world of cnc. Visit him at sherline.com.

Tom

[etjoe]

When I started looking into building a CNC, I've never seen or used one. My only experience was YouTube videos and info from this site. Building the physical machine is just as hard as wiring everything up and configuring it. If you have access to a machine, it will make your build much easier. I didn't but I was able to get parts that I needed.

First things first, what will you be using your CNC for? The answer to this question will help you determine 70% of how to build your CNC.

[GD&T]

Originally Posted by jezx im collin ,been trying to figure this site out ,, an can barely do that , so not sure how cnc'ing will go

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jezx,

Yep, navigating through this site could be overwhelming even though it’s well designed, so if you are interested getting to the information about building a CNC piece of machinery, or simply just getting to see what’s going on in the metalworking industry, try the following steps;

1. Go to - Home Page
2. Select – Forums
3. Once in forums, scroll down to – Metalworking Machines
4. Once in this sub-forum, select the posted thread (post) you’re interested in and read all about it, or reply with your comment, and/or place a new thread.

Now, if I misunderstood what you were interested in, please disregard the above.

Good luck….

[jezx]

thanks ,
i have not looked in the metal working section yet , i will get to it now .
im planing on doing alot of milling , i have a syil x6 on the way . ive not seen to much from it on here so i hope to post some info after i find out what it will do .
think im getting some good info so far from the site , an will get lots more
im sure .