Hi,
I'm new here so I hope you'll bare with me. I am in need of DIY plans for a light duty CNC engraver/router or Laser. The economy and me being retired are major factors in the construction of this project. I have the electronic and hardware abilities and am absolutely sure I can build a CNC if heading in the right direction. What I am trying to do is use reverse engrave/router or lasered plastic to build guitar amplifier front and rear chassis plates, you know...the decals or plastic material that has volume, treble, bass, etc on it. I have found some companies that can supply 1/16" clear reverse engraved plastic material for routing or laser. The plastic is two layer with the front being clear and the rear, in my case is black. Taking off the black material in reverse will allow the back to be painted, in my case white, with the lettering and design showing through the clear front. The material that needs to be taken off the reverse side would be a maximum of 0.003". The product size is to be 2" X 24". I don't need a CNC that is very wide but it has to be able to route or laser a minimum 2" working Y axis and 24" working X axis with accuracy for pre-cut 2" X 24" material. I prefer to pre-cut the material into those dimensions before engraving/router or lasering. A dremel tool with the correct bit will work for an engraver/router style CNC and I'm still researching info on designing and using a small laser. As with all of us, cost is a great factor in this project since building amps is just a hobby with hopes of it developing into more. The stepper motors do not have to be monsters but need to be a small degree movement for routing round holes. lettering and designs on the plastic. If you know of anyone that has attempted a project like mine, please let me know or point me in the right direction of DIY plans that would do what I need to do. I appreciate any and all help I can get to cut down on my construction time. :drowning: