Brian Kukkula Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm looking to buy a cnc router and I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on a less expensive one. I want to be able tdo some carving with it but mainly cut out parts with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have a cnc shark, one of the earlier ones, and I wouldn't recommend it if you want to primarily be cutting parts. There's too much flex in it. I'd probably look at a shopbot desktop or buddy for a smaller machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have a Shapeoko 2 but havent got it fully assembled yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Is this a hobby or a business? What are your production goals? There is a huge range in the CNC business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kukkula Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hobby and I want to cut clock gears and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mar10 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hi Brian Try The Vectric forum. Most of there members are CNC Hobbyist and you may find someone near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Olson Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 What is your price range cause that dictates what style you want to go with. I have a mongo Lagacy Artisan II, but Legacy CNC does smaller machine also. They also have great support/training and some cool software that comes with the machines that allows you to do simple things really easily i.e. joint/surface board. cut threads..... Here is a link to legacy's small machine, it still clocks in at $5k but the stuff you can do with a 25x25" Inch open table is amazing. http://tinyurl.com/mjnlg2r Here are a couple things to think about before buying: See what is made out of Steel is better than aluminum and welded frame is better than bolted. The studier/heavier the machine the less vibration translates to more accuracy. Decide the style of base. It will dictate what your can easily to. Open frame means you can mount things vertically, which is great if you ever want to do cool cnc joinery. Here is one that I have used in a couple projects: Go broad, don't get a cnc that you will only be able to make wood clocks. Invest the money and get one that you can do clocks, carvings, sculpted seats the gamit. You will use it for way more and it will pay for itself way quicker. If you have any questions feel free to call me I am more than willing to share the knowledge that I have. (I spend way too much time researching before buying my CNC) Jens 208.304.3854 olsonswoodworks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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