When / How did the DIY CNC bug bite you?

[Gothover]

Originally Posted by ViperTX Personally I never look for a hobby...just see something or run into a situation that needs a solution....so I develop another skill....

This is my case as well, I am new to the forum, and here to learn.

I build speaker horns and upgrade parts as a hobby, and wanted to simplify production with the use of a CNC Router.

Its not any easier so far, I think I need to upgrade the Cotroller board and software.

Dave.

[cflas]

While looking for info on a jukebox I came across a forum where a member cutout a perfectly fitting jukebox frame using CNC. Instantly I wanted to know what CNC was. I googled it and found many diy and it set me off. Then I found this site and I am trying to read all post I am hooked at the wonders of CNC craftmanship. And so my love for this hobby grew and my quest to someday be able to do something similar.

[diyengineer]

Completly sick of being able to digitally model anything i want VIA solidworks, but had no means of making it. It eventually will drive you mad.

[40fordcoupe]

Originally Posted by 40fordcoupe For me DIY CNC represents a nice challenge and it allows me to do things I could never afford if I had to buy commercial equipment. Besides it's fun! LOL

OK I must tell the truth. I was off my meds at the time and the drive motors made these really neat sounds. Merry Christmas everybody or have a happy holiday of your choice.

[zeed]

well my friends told me that it cant be done at home so that was enough for me to do it

[EBC]

got tired of how slow and inaccurate it was to cut louver slots in door stiles with a jig and hand router so i got a cnc, vcarve pro and off to the races...never looked back!

[riche543]

I was once told to build a cnc by a friend from overseas, this was to start the process of building bits for a flight simulator, I then looked at few videos of a cnc & the informed my friend that im not that brainy, but with 6 months research into cnc i built my first machine. This was just over 2 years ago now & im ready for my next machine. the first was mostly made of MDF like most but i have found that like most types of wood there is movement over time. I am making very fine precision engraved panels, & noticed that some days the depth of engraving would be great , but the next compleatly miss one end of the job.. I will be incorperating a floating z axis into my new machine for this reason.
also my current machine only uses 60oz motors & just ACME rods, so this time round not skimping on equipment, Just thought i would share my cnc story, as i have learnt so much & suprized myself into what i can do when i put my thinking cap on.
Cheers all just joined CNCZONE, look foward to chating with you all Nice 1!!