Greetings all,
This is my first post on CNCZone, but I have been actively reading the posts for a couple of years now.
I currently run a part time business where I have a CNC company route all my parts me. I take the routed parts and finish them to my specifications. I am finding that I am spening too much money on the 'prototypes', so I am hoping to build myself a 2'X4' or 4'X4' CNC router.
I am certainly not an expert on CNC routers, so getting into motors, steppers, rails, etc.. tends to confuse me as I am not sure what I will need for the type of work I will be doing.
All of my work is done in 3/8" MDF. Shapes and objects are cut out of the MDF and then I round the edges, do the sanding and finshing in my shop.
I have spent a fair amount of time reading about the JGRO, Joe's and the package from BuildYourCNC.com. All three options seem to be about the same when it comes to price.
The one thing that I do like about the kit from BuildYourCNC.com is that it can be purchased as a 'complete' kit. I could buy the whole package in one shot and not worry about getting the proper motors, steppers, etc..
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From experience, would the Blacktoe 2'X4' setup be able to handle cutting 3/8" MDF with no problems? I am not looking for 'precise' detail as I will continue to have my commercial CNC Routing shop do the bulk of my work. I simply want my own machine so I can get the objects designed the way I need them before sending them out for production.
I will continue to read through the forums to see if I can locate another 'complete' package for a DIY build.
The support from users of the 'Joe's CNC' seems to be exceptional, so that is definitely something which will factor in my decision.
But..the buildyourcnc.com website also has a fair amount of videos which guide you through the complete build process.
Thanks in advance,
CRRooms