Hello all cnc and router gurus

I am Planning on designing and building a 5 axis router

1. I need input about servos or stepper motors

2. Machine controller software package for 5 axis or more

3. Spindles (porter cable 3 1/4 horsepower possible or What?)

4. input about custom designed toolchanger (possibly )
This machines envolpe will be approx. 50."X 30." X20."

I have pretty much decided on THK rail (ebay) for xy and z axis
4th and 5th axis will be custom design and built by me and Pro E (stainless steel machined weldments, custum gear driven most likly)

If I get enough input from everyone I will make pdf engineering drawings (very detailed) of whole project step 1 through 350 Material lists etc...

To all that would like to be involved and eventually build your own Please start posting.

The designs will be posted step by step and displayed as we go in this Thread So all can be envovled that want to be in designing !!! (however I will have final say )

Money i will spend on this project will be approx $3500.

I get all metals at cost From the machine shop i work for and also have alot of steel tubing i can use for free.

So materials is pretty much coved What i need for you guys is knowledge of home cnc.

Expect to see 1st designs in 3 weeks from now

Mace