Newbie- The things I'm finding as a newbie

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As a newbie I've had to do a lot of reading to get up and going. I'm starting a list below of the links and info that has been helpful.

Inspiring Builds:
FandZ's build

Calculating Endmill Feed Rates LINK

Mach3 Resources
Video Tutorials LINK
PDF Tutorial LINK
Touch Probe, The best link I could find with fantastic results LINK Thank you Ernie!

CAD/CAM Software:
Vectric Excellent software! A bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Excellent CAM
Dolphin Good software Great CAD (Hobby user discount)
Microcarve, inexpensive lithograph software. Free demo version He sells on ebay user curtis7946


Electronic components:
Stay away from the Chinese Toshiba drivers, they are junk!
Gecko Drive (the G540 is awesome) they have fantastic customer service.
Keling Technology Inc
Excellent customer service and helpful with getting the right stuff at the right price. Well matched motors, drives, and power supplies. Good prices on build components too.
Hall Effect Homing Switches


Machine components:
Excellent antibacklash nuts at great price (other good stuff too) Ebay user mjs-enterprises-66
www.cncrouterparts.com/

Images and Code:
G-Code info
www.cnczone.com list
www.cnczone.com thread

Resources for stock:
www.lairdplastics.com
www.metrogasket.com
www.onlinemetals.com/