Hi, long time lurking, first time posting.
I've been interested in making my own CNC router for a while and finally decided to start and hopefully post progress along the way.
I read in another post that it was good to post your capabilities and end goal prior to starting, so that is what I will do.
Caps...
Table Saw, Drill Press, Grinder, Air compressor, brad and finish nailers, skill saw, circular saw, saber saw, router, roto zip, tile saw, hand drills, sanders, paint guns
I have experience in furniture making, computer programming and networking, soldering, and cable making.
I have no expierience with working with metal but I'm a fast learner.
End Goal...
A 2 foot by 3 foot or 4 foot by 3 foot table with 3 axis for wood routing and maybe some aluminum cutting.
I would like to be able to make wood plaques with drawings on them along with fonts around 12 pt.
Want to spend between 500- 1200 depending on whats needed.
First question. What do ya'll recommend for this?
Second question. I'm thinking about being spendy in some areas, but not in others. Which areas do you get the most bang for the buck?
a. Motors and Drivers?
b. Screws?
c. Rails?
Right now I'm thinking xylotex 269 system, acme screws, and gas pipe rails. Where could I see the biggest performance/precision gains?
Thanks for your time.