Yes you won't need anything bigger then that.
I have 1 right here so don't bother buying 1
It will go out Monday

 

1/64 pass
10-15 ipm
Light oil at start of cut then compressed air to keep the chips clear.
Just keep it cool and it will last ya a while

 

just thought I share this:
http://k2cnc.3dcartstores.com/Bosch-Colt-Router-Mount_p_11.html

 

My builds are totally flat !

No height at all really 60-80mm.

These high gantries are a little silly when you think of the forces involved. Just my opinion.
Also hanging spindles of the side is the same, silly..

My design is centered on the X, Y position with Z running down the spindle which is supported on all sides in a solid block.
No torque twist or lever action applying on my watch.

Keep
It
Simple
Silly

Concept.

 

Key word here is concept, if you have a build to share please do.
Calling someone's ideas silly is a little bold.
If constructive criticism was implied here then you sure have a funny way of expressing it.
Just my nickel, as we don't use pennies here in Canada

 

Concept until my V-slot arrives! As all are.
I am not calling you silly or your build, the idea to me is silly mathematically.
PEACE PLEASE FELLOW HUMAN.
It is not bold it is an opinion.
Nothing more, nothing less.
People always take me as i am attacking, no it is just an opinion.
To me a high gantry means you have forces acting on the frame that can be reduced if the height is reduced. This is mathematics. It is reality. So if Maths if attacking you then please direct it towards the Maths guys. I am felling very misunderstood today on my 50th Birthday. So thanks for that vote of confidence.
It does not need to be high as i do it another way.
My design is based on 60mm wide section of V-slot, flat 1500mm lengths 20mm height.
20mm X height
+ 20 mm Y height
+ 20 mm Z. height
Total 60mm. OK. Then the tool sits on-top.
Have you ever had your car over an inspection pit?
Well my CAR is MY Milling machine.
Why build up when you can dig down?
Look i just think different to you guys, that's all.
Please don't BAN me again for thinking different and having the B***s to say so.
So if i feel something is silly, mathematically then i say it. OK.

Big hugs from Scotland

PS I think your build & designs are good for home builds. I gave you i think a 5 star rating.
Oh and i will take that nickle because to me it's worth more then $0.02 worth

 

If you keep getting banned, if people keep thinking you are attacking thier ideas, the problem is not everyone else.

How about some images of your concept, in its own thread, then we might understand it a bit better.

 

Hey guys! Grand opening of Protodrake.ca!
10% of all orders this week using coupon code : grand opening
The 10% also works for the Routy kits!
Hope to see you all soon!

 

Thanks Kram! I hope to do the community proud!

 

This is indeed a great set up, Protodrake. This morning I was going to get some eccentric spacers from the loacal store but they were out of stock!!! So I went immediatetly to your store and ordered some and a few extra items just to give you some start up business even though they were available in the main store. Thank you.

Now, if only you could invest in a chop saw and have a handyman around, it would be a great place that I could frequent by ordering V-slots to the right length. Currently ony 2 lengths -1000mm & 1500mm are available and only balck anodized. I wish I could get the Vslot extrusions to 500mm length -or other lengths in multiple of 250mm(??)- in clear or black anodized but the main store just ignored such a request - understandably. I live in a small apartment and the long Vslots are cluttering up my wife's closet. I am willing to pay the extra labor cost and even participate in the amortization of your equipment.
Gopal

 

Hey Gopal! Thanks for the encouragement. We have the capability to cut to length. Will add that to the store tonight as an option. Not sure why that didn't occur to us in the first place!

 

Thank you - Thank you to the nth power!!!
Gopal

 

Im not sure if you guys have mentiond HobbyCNC yet but i bought there 4 axis kit for this build. The board comes bare and you have to solder all of the components on it yourself. The kit was very well explained and actually was a joy to build. Since i dont have a machine yet i have hooked it up to my PC through a parallel port, and running on Mach 3. Everything is working great. Just thought i would bring this up its a great price and is built for handling the stronger Nema 23 steppers

 

Mopar32985 - If you don't mind how much did you spend on HobbyCNC. Also what kind of cost is there on Mach 3?

Just wanted to know.

Bob

 

No problem Bob. The kit i got was the 4 axis with the 305oz steppers it was $305. I know this build only used 3 nema 23 so i have an extra setpper and had to order a 6 or 8 wire nema 17. Mach3 cost $175. Here is a link to the kit i got.
http://www.hobbycnc.com/products/hobbycnc-pro-driver-board-combo/

 

I wanted to know because I have been spending a lot of money with Mark. And now I have some idea as to how much he won't get so that I can finish the design. LOL. Every time I turn around Mark has another neat thing in the store and I have to get out the scale and measure gold against want again.

Bob

 

o i hear you man i have almost all the parts and just really waiting on the plates. He is full of great ideas haha. If anyone is interested in some pics feel free to ask and i can post

 

This is my first cnc so I have a few questions that some of you guys might be able to help me with.

First off can u guys give me some suggestions on routers that would work good on this build without breaking the bank. The other question I have is about bits. I'm looking to cut mostly wood and materials like G10 and garolite. Also good stores to buy bits from thanks for any help it will be greatly appreciated.

 

For wood the single flute HSS cutters are good but for G10 I use the diamond cut carbide cutters.

Tweakie.

 

Thank you for the I put I will pick one up. I'm in the USA and harbor freight is right down the street. It's dangerous in that store go to get one thing and come home with half the store haha.

 

My friend has been using his board for years with great results on a hot wire cnc. Could you explain to me what an optical cupling is. Thanks

 

Thanks for the clarification man appreciate it. Also good looks on the cup on haha will help a bit

 

Congratulations on a truly inspiring product range that just gets better and better.

 

kram242

I down loaded the plates file (DFX).

When I imported them into Sketchup, they are too big. The same thing when I used TurboCad.

What do I need to do to scale them to the proper size.