just looking for advice on kits

[kermit582]

Hey just wondering if anyone has used the kits from hobbycnc.com? I am looking for a decent kit that is not to expensive I'm on a low budget any help would be great. Thanks

Travis

[millman52]

I have never used HobbyCNC myself. In reading extensively on here for well over a year There are plenty of people who have with good success.

I would however Take a hard look at www.xylotex.com also. For apx 90.00 US more you get stronger motors. There are also many add on parts for Xylotex at: www.CandCNC.com.

I'm not trying to sway you one way or another. Please read many or all of the build logs for plasma machines. There is also lots of good build logs & discussion on the router table forum. Router tables are built about the same. Usually the gantry will be a more rigid design to help counteract the side loads a router generates.

You can start your build without having the electronics on hand. For your motor mounts etc. You can get a dimensioned chart on any of the motors commonly on the market. & build from that.

Trust me it takes several weeks even months to build a table. That is unless you have pretty much full time & help to dedicate to the project. In that time you'll have plenty of time do decide on your electronics kit.

Good Luck

Neil.