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You might take a look at DesignCad on Amazon. Does not cost a lot.
The next step up from DesignCad is TurboCad Deluxe. Both are cheap.
Turbo cad has been around since 1985, and is in...

Hello Jors
With respect to TurboCad Deluxe, they cant give you a full blown 3d program at the price you pay for the Deluxe version. Yes it does a lot of 3D, actually more 3D than most people would...

Hello Jors
Turbocad Pro 16 Mechanical was what you needed. Available at amazon.com or Candandgraphics for $200.
Cadcourse.com sells the tutorials for $50 for two dvds with hundreads of hours...

Hello Steve
The best webcam to use in my opinion would be a Microsoft Lifecam Cinema. But for $15 you can get a used-like new Microsoft HD5001 or HD6000. The advantage of the autofocus is you can...

Hello Steve
Use a webcam repeater extension cord (33ft) and a webcam to get people to help you over the internet. If you have a dual core or better you can use a High definition webcam. Use newer...

Hello Steve
Here is a review of Turbocad Pro by cadalyst, a Cad trade magazine:
TurboCAD Pro 14 (Cadalyst Labs Review) | Cadalyst
they give it very high quality classification, A-
I am not...

Hello Steve
You need a dedicated computer to run the cam program to the cnc machine. Since the machine will run for long periods of time, you need to have a computer just for the cnc machine.
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Hello Steve!
I think the learing curve is pretty big here, but a good idea. I think you should get an expert to help you setup your cnc machine and probably have an experienced expert...

Hello Steve!
I would suggest TurboCad. It has over 25 yrs of development and is a full blown cad program. Imports/exports every cad file type known. TurboCad Deluxe does 2d and basic 3d, but...

Hi Muthumani! I am glad you are here. I have a thread going about how to build a cheap ($300) cnc machine. Its not an impossible task..I would be honored if you could read my thead "Build Inexpensive...

Hi Villastone! I am glad you are here. I have a thread going about how to build a cheap ($300) cnc machine. Its not an impossible task..I would be honored if you could read my thead "Build...

thanks Mr Wild for the info on the 80 oz and chatter and pipe and watch out for lash! Someone can use that info.
The problem can be solved however, I am trying to get old dogs to think about new...

Hello! A few thoughts on torque multiplication..You can add a gearbox to increase the torque or increase the speed of the threaded rod, but its very difficult to do both..
Some power hand tools...

Here is a link to a free interactive vibration problem solver for machinery. You click on various word descriptions of the suspected problem and it shows you what to do
http://www.vibanalysis.co.uk/...

Hello! If its your computer, you remove the round cmos battery and replace it..that reloads the bios to factory settings. On the lathe controller can you disconnect and reconnect the power and let...

Hello! Here is a cheap way to possibly quantify the vibration for numerical analysis. and load the waveform into a computer go to:http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/ and download the free room...

Hello! You could try placing pieces of dense solid rubber mat under the machine where the legs go to the floor. You could also try taking a bicycle inner tube partially filled with water in various...

Hello! With respect to steel rod , I was referring to getting lucky finding just ordinary stardard grade rod with good tolerances, due to advances in manufacturing technology..somebody somewhere is...

Hello! Thank you for the heads up on MDF dust! Here is a 10 cent solution to the webcam hazard.
Place the webcam in a used glass jar with a hole in the cap sealed with rubber gasket sealant or...

email one of the posters with your machine and ask them.
link: http://www.mmsonline.com/dp/forums/forum_results.cfm?t_id=4184&pub=MMS&f_id=115&m_id=24762#24762

Hello! As many of you know CNC has widespread use. I bought a Bottom of the line Fender Squire Affinity. It was the sample the regional manager used .. I spoke to the guy and they used a $500,000...

I would like to clarify a couple of points. I realize this forum is oriented towards the Pro machinist. In order to become a pro you have to start somewhere. As you know CNC almost everything in...

Hello! A few thoughts on starting out cheaply. This is oriented towards a small machine maybe 12x12 inches to 24x24 inchess x-y and maybe 6-8 inches z coordinate with the ability to mill Aluminum .
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Hello! A few thoughts on starting out cheaply. First you need a CAD program..I highly reccomend TurboCad Deluxe. Turbocad has been around since 1985 and has had tons of development time put into it....