DIY-tabletop help

[ndrew2505]

ive been sarching for a while now and this is what ive found so far:

xyz axis/base here- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=009

stepper motor kit here-
http://www.probotix.com/multi_axis_s.../3axis_starter

i want to go a little cheaper but dont have tools nessacary like table saw drill press etc. could any1 provide plans for a small tabletop mill that would be good for engraving cutting plastic(acrylic,polycarbonate) and wood. thanks in advance

scratch that idea....im gonna build the frame like this 1 and mod it to suit my needs but still get my motors from probotix:
http://www.geocities.com/dsa_project...cnc_table.html

any1 forsee any problems?

i also found motors here: http://www.hobbycnc.com/hcncpropkg.php

which motors would suit best?

[rustamd]

those motors are really weak... Might also look in to keling and xylotex(they have their own forums lilttle bit lower) Also if you want really nice desktop router look into widgetmasters mini and midi mills:..

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37739
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21872

[ndrew2505]

what about the 305ozin from hobbycnc? its around the same price? would this be better suited for my use?

[ZipSnipe]

Try this site http://www.hobbycnc.com/hcncpropkg.php
HobbyCNC.com
stronger motors for just a lil more.

[ndrew2505]

thats what i was talkin bout. their cheaper than the 1's from probotix and stronger so i guess ill go with hobbycnc. thanks for the help. ill try to post pics when i get started and when finished. this is my first time doing a mechanical build this complex so it might take a while. thanks again.

[ndrew2505]

does any1 know of a good program to use? im getting a little confused with all the choices. some1 told me artcam might be suitable for what i want to do, any suggestions?

[ndrew2505]

Originally Posted by ndrew2505 this is my first time doing a mechanical build this complex so it might take a while. thanks again.

3 months later....lol anyway im about 50 percent done with actual mechanics part of the build but im gettin stuck on how to mount my leadscrews. i ended up using angle steel to build my table which i found was a mistake considering the lack of steel cutting tools i have. knowing what i know now my next table will definately be made of wood. i probably could have finished a wood table in a month. at least the steel table will be sturdy enough to be accurate. so far the dimensions for my table are going to be 15"x19"x about 6-8"(not sure yet. still setting up that axis) ill try to post a pic of my progress later. im stuck at work atm..