Hi everyone Im new to this board and just as new to CNC machineing. I am quite interested and Im amazed one can be built by a hobbiest! This being said Ive decided I want to dive in head first and try and build one. I know my way around a few tools, I build boats and I just rebuilt a car. I was wondering if there are any step by step books I could read? Im not up on all the technological terms so maybe a "CNC building for dummies" book? lol. Im looking to build a CNC mill capable of milling aluminum regularily also it must be able to mill a piece of aluminum about a 30" {wide} by 40" {length} by 25" {tall} block of aluminum. Can this be done? How much would it cost roughly? Im toying with this idea right now and Id really like to do it if money allows. By the way I have some experience with manual mills. I realise this is a big undertaking but itll be fun and I have time to spend on it.
Thanks Steve