Hi, I'm new to the site but have been thinking long and hard on making a CNC. I like to create an entire kitchen carved doors, scrollwork style glass uppers etc... CNC seems to be the way to go and they just are too cool not to have one.
I purchased the SolSylva plan set 24x48, 25x25, 13x13. But ideally I'd like to get a 48x48 build. Was thinking of using 8020's for the x-axis, want something much stiffer than wood as I want to push a dewalt 1-1/2 hp router with it.
I really have no idea on how to mod the design as the 24x48 says expanding the y would require different motors and warns about belt stretching.
This is a first time build, I've got decent wood working skills but metal is beyond my experiences.
Is a 48x48 too ambitious for a first? If I get 425oz steppers I figure that I should have the power necessary to carry the router over a 48x48 so if I should start smaller I can cycle up the steppers to larger builds.
Any suggestions?
It's going to be an interesting and slow process to build for me as money will come in small chunks. I'm excited to do this and with all the great builds I've seen here I'm sure I can do it, with all the help you have shown to builders.