Need a little help deciding.

[krsconstruction]

Hello I am new to the world of CNC and have been reading about CNC routers. I would like to build one but am not sure how I should go. Let me explain what I am looking to do with it first. I would be using it to cut out parts from Baltic Birch Plywood (1/8" threw 3/4") and also G10 Fiberglass. The parts would be circles and shapes. I need it to be accurate to 1/64". I would like a bed that would handle 24"x36" material. I have been looking at the Solsylva 25x37 unit. The only thing about this one is How would it be to make it from 3/4" baltic birch ply and laminate it where you need thicker parts.

Give me your thoughts please. I want to build one but I do not want to refinance my house to do it if you know what I mean.

Thanks
Scott

[krsconstruction]

No advice, comments or suggestions

[ger21]

There are quite a few Solsylva threads here, if you search. They might give you some answers. I'd think that the Baltic Birch would give you a lightly stronger machine, but I don't know much about the Solsylva. From what I read, it seems to be a rather slow machine, with a bit of flex in it. I think you might be better off building Joes machine, if you can cut the parts for it.

[spider56]

Originally Posted by krsconstruction Hello I am new to the world of CNC and have been reading about CNC routers. I would like to build one but am not sure how I should go. Let me explain what I am looking to do with it first. I would be using it to cut out parts from Baltic Birch Plywood (1/8" threw 3/4") and also G10 Fiberglass. The parts would be circles and shapes. I need it to be accurate to 1/64". I would like a bed that would handle 24"x36" material. I have been looking at the Solsylva 25x37 unit. The only thing about this one is How would it be to make it from 3/4" baltic birch ply and laminate it where you need thicker parts. Give me your thoughts please. I want to build one but I do not want to refinance my house to do it if you know what I mean. Thanks Scott

hey scott i know the feeling. however check out this site, it should be All you need.
http://buildyourcnc.com/default.aspx

[ahren]

There are several good plans available, from Solsylva to Joe's machine. Alternatively, if you want to design your own machine, I sell a set of parts for making machines out of 8020 aluminum extrusion, which is quite easy to work with. A 24 x 36 machine is about perfect for the parts I sell, and I'd be happy to help you with your design.

Best regards,

Ahren
www.cncrouterparts.com

[BobF]

I built Joes 2006 machine just recently. It is a solid machine, has a cut area of about 24 x 48, and is reasonably fast with hobbyCNC board, 305 steppers and 1/2" 8 tpi 2 start screws. There is a complete parts list with sources in XL in the main thread. Joe supplies drawings and manual in the thread also. All is free. Joe has a kit available for those who cannot or don't want to cut the parts. There is also a modified Joes build that could be cut with only woodworking tools.
http://mikehiggins.home.mchsi.com/index.html
I have cut several things now and the accuracy is at least 1/64" probably better.