I'd like to get into making hardwood jewelley as a hobby (maybe as a small business), but I'm very confused about what sort of CNC machine I need.
Should I buy a lathe, mill, or a router?
How many axis do I really need?
Do I really need the precision of servos or will stepper motors have enough accuracy for my application?
I'm going to start by making plugs, tunnels, and tapers with a 5.2mm (0.204") to 25.4mm (1") diameter in various lengths and styles.
To give you a better idea of what I'm trying to produce, take a look at omerica's website:
http://www.omericaorganic.com/woods.php
Is it even possible to mill parts this small?
I'm very green when it comes to CNC machining, so please bare with my silly questions.
Greg