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| Author: | Ken Bremer [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Got a deal on a CNC router |
I got a great deal on this CNC router. Free. I have been trying to figure out the best use of this machine - I have a basic knowledge, an instructor's copy of Mastercam (I am now retired), and the help of the salesman friend who took it in on trade. I had the idea that I could use it to cut the fret slots - it would save me from purchasing the saw and the rest of the package, and perhaps put the machine to good use. It only has a 12" x 12" travel, so I would have to flip the piece midway through. Does anyone know where I could get a bit small enough? So far I have only been able to find a downcut bit to cut 1/32 in. which is just a tad to big. Also chime in if you feel this is not a good idea. |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Got a deal on a CNC router |
Precisebits.com for the cutters. You don't want a down-cut in this application. It's sort of a bad idea. It could be made to work, but odds are it'll be less accurate than the table saw rather than more so unless you design a good fixture. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Got a deal on a CNC router |
Ummmm...well, a 12" x 12" travel isn't good for much except inlay work for headplates and that kind of thing. But it will be very good for that, provided the spindle/router has reasonable runout. Free? Hard to beat that price... |
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| Author: | Ken Bremer [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Got a deal on a CNC router |
I thank you for the comments - and would agree that the accuracy issue is a problem. I figured down the road I could get into inlay, and will probably save it for that. I will do some experimenting with bits, etc. I couldn't pass the good deal up, it is a dinosaur, but well built. Thanks again! |
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