Royal Palm Beach, Florida

[Astroguy]

Wanting to learn CNC, I have a Taig mill I am setting up and could use some guidance. Willing to work to learn. I am 50 years old. Hoping an old dog can learn new tricks.

[Astroguy]

Wow, I quess I am the only one in South East Florida?

[HelicopterJohn]

Well, I am 61 and like you am trying to learn all I can about CNC milling. I have a couple of older Seiki XL 3 axis CNC mills (Bridgeport Clones) with Anilam 1100M controllers on them.

I have had these for about 6 months and been having a ton of fun with them. I like you have been lookiing for a mentor on a local basis. They appear to be few and far between in Florida or at least in my area.

I live in Seffner, just East of Tampa. If you are ever in the area you are welcome to stop by.

John

P.S. And Yes, ole dogs can learn a few tricks. Ha Ha

[Astroguy]

Originally Posted by HelicopterJohn Well, I am 61 and like you am trying to learn all I can about CNC milling. I have a couple of older Seiki XL 3 axis CNC mills (Bridgeport Clones) with Anilam 1100M controllers on them. I have had these for about 6 months and been having a ton of fun with them. I like you have been lookiing for a mentor on a local basis. They appear to be few and far between in Florida or at least in my area. I live in Seffner, just East of Tampa. If you are ever in the area you are welcome to stop by. John P.S. And Yes, ole dogs can learn a few tricks. Ha Ha

Thanks for the invite, I may take you up on that some day. The wife and I drive to the west cost every now and then. If your ever in Royal Palm let me know you are welcome to drop by.

Fred

[cnczoner]

Hey! I'm in west boynton beach (441 near Hypoluxo) and I go to the Lowe's & HD off Southern & 441 every so often. I am also new to CNC. So far learning g-code has been quite easy, but I'm still a bit perplexed by some of the machining basics... like figuring out best toolpaths, best toolbit sizes, speeds, docs, etc for the best finish, etc. The controller part has been quite easy for me, and I'm just about completing my CNC controller upgrade/rebuild. PM me if you want to get together and compare notes some time -- perhaps we could help each other in different areas.

Cheers,
-Neil.

[dcarlson]

Hi Guys; I am located in Ft Myers near intersection I75 & Rt 78.
Have been operating my Sherline Mill CNC'd for a few years and A sherline lathe using the Frog. Just finished converting a Grizzly SuperX3 to CNC. Drop by if in this area.
Don

[Astroguy]

Hey Neil, I am out of the country right now but when I get back I will contact you.

Fred

Originally Posted by cnczoner Hey! I'm in west boynton beach (441 near Hypoluxo) and I go to the Lowe's & HD off Southern & 441 every so often. I am also new to CNC. So far learning g-code has been quite easy, but I'm still a bit perplexed by some of the machining basics... like figuring out best toolpaths, best toolbit sizes, speeds, docs, etc for the best finish, etc. The controller part has been quite easy for me, and I'm just about completing my CNC controller upgrade/rebuild. PM me if you want to get together and compare notes some time -- perhaps we could help each other in different areas. Cheers, -Neil.

[Lightnin]

hey guys.... looking to expand my knowledge, come from strong mechanical background, and willing to put the time in to learn..... i reside east of 95, south of woolbright.... please drop a line back to me here, thanks

[netmage]

Any local sources for materials? Books? Machines?

Or has everything gone the way of the internet...?

Some CAD background, lots of IT know how, not much beyond basic woodworking, interested in a few basic projects for my rebreather...

Looking into a Sherline or Taig mill w/ rotary CNC setup...

-Tim

[Martin 007]

Hey guys, I'm in Stuart which is just north of Jupiter West Palm.... However I am also new to CNC, So I may not be much help. I did purchase the DVD set for BobCad V21... And I have to say it is a great tutor. I have a CNC Masters Knee Mill W/ 4th Axis

Doug

[chipzilla]

Hey Don,

I am in the Cape but work in Ft. Myers. I have an X2 mill and am getting ready to build a CNC Router. Can't get enough of this!

Tim

[cnczoner]

Hey folks, any of you want to setup a get-together sometime? Just to chat about CNC machines, etc. LMK who's interested and we can work out the details after that.

Cheers,
-Neil