Hi - first post - be gentle.
I am a CNC numpty looking for help on making decisions before undertaking a CNC router project for use in my business. I have done investigation and read what I can find but still have unanswered questions.
I am looking to build a 4' by 2' machine for cutting soid wood furniture components. I do not want to buy a commercial machine because I do not have the workshop space for the sizes available or require many of the features that appear to add to the cost of such machines. I am not looking for an ultra budget build but neither are my pockets bottomless. I do not have any real "engineering" facilities but am happy/able to pay to purchase what is needed in that respect.
I have a few thoughts already on the kind of machine I am looking at but am still early enough in teh process to have an open mind.
Is there anybody out there who has built a CNC router and is using it in a reasonably commercial environment, anywhere in the UK but ideally near me in the south. If there is and they are willing to help I am sure that I could be persuaded to buy them a pint or five to help the discussions.
Thanks in anticipation.
Ian