First let me say, hi everyone! I'm new around here. I stumbled across the site a few days ago and MIND = BLOWN!
Potentially about to embark on my first build after spending a lot of time cutting out some letters for a sign on my scroll-saw (long story). I knew there were better and more accurate ways to do this.
The other key to the design is affordability. All costs must pass the "house budget committee", not that I have to get the whole thing from the junkyard and assemble with duck tape and popsicle sticks, but all expenses should examined. I like to look at the cheapest solution and calculate is the upgrade will pay dividends. i.e. all thread vs. ACME vs. ball screws.
So what where do we start? First, let us look at what it will be used for.
- hobby woodworking
- amatuer signmaking
- building v2.0
I'm guessing I should first look at the size of the desired cutting area. Any suggestions?
So all help is appreciated. Please speak up if (more like when) you notice me do or say something stupid.
I'll try to keep this up to date will all of my decisions and considerations.