immanent divorce build

[nego_0]

To set the tone. I became interested in CNC a year ago when i started flying rc planes. Since then i managed to get a laser cutter at work and that was not enough. I need soothing at home lol. I was unable to find 17k so i went this route. I convinced my wife that it would only take 800$ to build this machine. so far im in 1200$ haha. I purchased a cut kit from joe himself and im purchasing the hobbycnc pro BOB and 3 steppers at 300oz. Soon as the kit arrives ill post pics and progress. I hope to have many comments to keep me from spending to much more. I would like to stay married .. To be honest im not sure i can pull this off. I have no choice now haha.

[nego_0]

While im waiting on my parts to arrive, what do people use for there end mills. Im trying to cut foam (aka depron and blucore) and light ply and balsa. I have not order any cutting head yet and think its time to pick a couple to get started.

[nego_0]

I never asked how long shipping takes. I fugure 3 weeks from other post. I feel like its christmass night.

[Jason Marsha]

Well at least if you get divorced you will still have the machine

As for end mills I normally cut MDF, plywood, cutting board plastic and foam core (sign material) with upcut bits from Whiteside tools.

Jason

[nego_0]

Originally Posted by Jason Marsha Well at least if you get divorced you will still have the machine As for end mills I normally cut MDF, plywood, cutting board plastic and foam core (sign material) with upcut bits from Whiteside tools. Jason

Sounds good ill order 1 or 2 and give them a shot. I think this might work http://www.woodworkerswholesale.com/...p/vx01230l.htm, what do you think?

[EBC]

www.discount-tools.com has low cost endmills that work very well

Gene Crain
www.plantasymaderas.com

[Jason Marsha]

Originally Posted by nego_0 Sounds good ill order 1 or 2 and give them a shot. I think this might work http://www.woodworkerswholesale.com/...p/vx01230l.htm, what do you think?

Those vortex bits are a little pricey but give them a shot and see how they work.


Jason

[PhillyCyberJoe]

MLCS woodworking has solid carbide spiral upcut bits for a lot less. I've used them quite a bit and they work well.

If you are "trying" stuff, why don't you spend 1/2 as much and buy twice as many

Here's the link http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...iral_up_anchor



Joe

[nego_0]

Thank you for all replies. Still waiting on shippment, this is the longest wait ever but i know it will be worth it. Joe if you reading this, send me an update on how its going.

[AlbertaClipper]

Originally Posted by Jason Marsha Well at least if you get divorced you will still have the machine Jason

1/2 of a machine

[nego_0]

Originally Posted by AlbertaClipper 1/2 of a machine

HAHA thats no joke. Could be worse i would get the table she would take the Leadscrews and steppers haha.

[nego_0]

Well thank you joe!! He has shipped my machine today!! I cant wait to start this build. Im sure there will be a ton of questions on this build, but here i go in the unkown.