Is there a cure for the disease?

[runnoahrun]

My name is Noah and I am addicted to making cnc machines.

Well I found this and other DIY CNC websites about three years ago and was instantly hooked. Since then I have completed two homemade lathes and two mills, yes they were fully operational and complete. I have already started gathering parts for my next two machines, one will be a 5'X9' router with servos!

The problem is that I never use them but I just want to make more. I sold one of the lathes and gave a mill away to a newbie. I have made two things on the lathe I still have and nothing on the mill. I completely build the machines, run a few programs cutting air, and then start making another machine.

I guess I just like making the machines themselves, I don't really have a desire to make anything with them (Unless its making parts for the next machine).

Anyone else in the same boat?

[DDM]

well just make more machines with the ones you build

[dertsap]

bankruptcy would be one cure

[LeeWay]

Hobbies cost money. Granted some are a lot less than others, but I think your true hobby is machine design and build.
My machine has to earn it's keep. I havee been tweaking it to get the best precision possible with the stuff it's made of. It does work well, but not as fast as I'd like. I think the controller's may be a little undersized for this machine. At least the X axis. Only about 35 IPM. I have all the stuff here for a mill. I haven't even built it yet, but am already amassing stuff for my plasma cutter.
I am a little different. I have a poduct that I produce. These machines are specifically built or going to be to do certain parts of this product. I simply cannot keep up with demand without the aid of these machines. I love to see my router cutting away while I am doing something else.
Even though the machine has to work, I am still adicted to the buying, designing and building of these. It's a blast.

[BobWarfield]

How are you making the parts for the machines themselves?

Show us some pictures.

Best,

BW

[runnoahrun]

I get to use the machines at work after hours, its a great setup.

[MoonlightMedia]

Are you married ? If you marry the right girl it can definitley
cure this problem. It also can create some others.