[the1toyplace]

I cut a lot designs from chipboard and plastic. Currently I make a template and then hand cut everything. I am interested in making a machine to do the cutting for me. Does anybody have any suggestions for me.

[doorknob]

I have no experience doing this, but how about using a drag knife in a CNC mill, such as this one:

Specialty Tools for CNC | Tormach LLC providers of personal small CNC machines, CNC tooling, and many more CNC items.

There is a video showing a different manufacturer's drag knife cutting cardboard at [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8jbtRTV6uw]Cutting cardboard With The Donek Drag Knife mounted in a Shopbot cnc router - YouTube[/ame]

[the1toyplace]

That would be great however I don't have a Cnc and I think out of my price range. I was think about something like this but larger.

[ame=http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TYCubwavxfs]Luthier Inlay Router Duplicator - YouTube[/ame]

I am not sure how well it would cut the card board.

[baksiidaa]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG9lJOnNTzQ]Othercutter Box Demo Cut 10-18-2012 - YouTube[/ame]

Too bad these aren't available yet.

[the1toyplace]

That looks perfect. Hopefully plans will be out soon.

[RossMosh]

What size table were you looking for? For cutting, it's really difficult to beat the value of the Chinese machines.

[the1toyplace]

I would like 24 x 26. How much do the Chinese engravers run?

[RossMosh]

I would like 24 x 26. How much do the Chinese engravers run?

You're best off contacting a supplier for an up to date price. I'd say you're living in the $7000 neighborhood including the shipping,taxes,fees for a well equipped 24x36 machine with a 60w+ tube and spare parts.