How do I start?

[mdred68]

I was thinking of building my own cnc router. Where do I start? Are there any good books out there? Are there any good plans out there? Whats the best material to make the machine out of? I usually make eveything a little more rigid than it needs to be, but thats the way I am. I would appriatiate any help. Thank you.

[Jason Marsha]

The best material to use depends on how much money you are willing to spend. The JGRO, Lionclaw and Joe's machine are made from MDF. The Machine Tool Camp uses aluminium extrusions which can get a little expensive. The new large (4x8) machine is the Mechmate machine is quite rugged and is made from steel.

Jason

[Gerald_D]

The material choice is not only about the money. Look at your skills, experience, tools and facilities and then decide if you will use wood, alu or steel. In which of these materials are you best equipped to hold tight dimensions?

[b25hf4u]

You should build what is right for you, the question is what do you want to with? and then you can make a better decision on design and budget req. The basic machine can be cheap, what you want to get right is what drives it, build a play toy maybe then upgrade

[osmar reckelber]

Well
Build the machine ( a cnc router 45" x 33" x 25") is not so difficult.
Electronics looks also easy. Just buying.
But the next step by step?
Machine and electronics ready and now?
Begginers difficulties
I need help
Thanks

joosreberg@uol.com.br

Osmar