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Thanks for posting.

just got a Comet (the shorter version) at work, and set it up today. so far so good. hooked up a basic shopvac and dust collector shoe and it keeps it nice and clean.
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we just got one (comet) at work and I cut some wood for the first time with it today.

easy to setup and use....got Meshcam with it, and it works great...I actually turned the crate upside down and...

Thanks for the links. I did want to stick to 36 volts, but for that price I could certainly try 48 volts.....I know the speed controller can handle it, but not sure about the motor. Technically 36...

Electrical safety is certainly a concern. I will start the project using the batteries I have.

Shoot, the battery may last long enough to actually machine some parts.

Wizard,

The brushless motor and controller are Hobby based (RC airplane hobby) so they are meant for batteries and varying voltages that come with multiple cell batteries. I'm not concerned with...

I did find a decent power supply option.

feathermerchantrc.com

he basically sells modified server power supplies, and sells a 24V 47A dual supply for a decent price ($110). I suspect he could...

Lots of great info here.

I happened to get a grizzly G0704 from a friend with a dead motor. And since I have stopped flying my RC planes fro several years now, I think I will take the 1200W motor...

JS,

I was just recently comparing machines to start my own little garage shop too.

Ideally I would want the Smithy CNC1240. Talon CNC 1240 Bed Mill | smithy.com
This is a Nice machine, and it...

I would sugest you look at meshCAM......I have not looked at sprutcam, but meshcam is VERY easy to use, and not too expensive...plus a 15 day free trial lets you check it out. And easy to modify post...

We got a 1240 at work on my sugestion about 6 months ago. I like it, and the boss is also happy with the purchase. we have plenty of profesional machines (Haas and mostly Mazaks) so the smithy does...