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selkov

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I posted this in the general forum in error....

I am new to this forum and this is my first attempt in building a CNC.
I am planning to build a stand alone unit with 4 axis's, probably from a Taig.
It was suggested to use Cuecut for the tapers and I think I might.
However I will also need some way to cut the pockets and the inlays.
Any suggestions on what I will need?

Thanks in advance for your help.
 
If you are asking about the software, many cuemakers including myself use BobCad and Mach 3 to do the design work and run the G code. There are more options of course, but I think these two are the most popular.

Good luck,
Alan

Phelps Custom Cues
 
To do inlays and pockets one needs programs for Computer-Aided Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, and CNC machine Motion Control. There are many options for each.

Many cuemakers use BobCad/Cam for the first two and Mach3 for the last.

I would suggest using Google and browsing CNC sites to pick up general CNC knowledge. YouTube has a plethora of videos for both programs to familiarize yourself with the capabilities and setup of the programs. Mach3 even has a free trial that only limits the length of code you can run.

~Beau
 
pescadoman said:
I'm going to be candid here. If you really need to ask that question then you ARE NOT yet qualified to build you own cnc....
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Is that not the whole point about asking questions?
When OTHER people give helpful answers then one can learn.
I have already learned alot on this subject thanks to members of this forum.
And I learned also to ignore you.
 
pescadoman said:
I'm going to be candid here. If you really need to ask that question then you ARE NOT yet qualified to build you own cnc....
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He keeps asking questions and receiving useful answers he will soon be educated and able to build the machine. Operate it? More questions and answers will be required.
 
selkov said:
Is that not the whole point about asking questions?
When OTHER people give helpful answers then one can learn.
I have already learned alot on this subject thanks to members of this forum.
And I learned also to ignore you.
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That could be a senseless mistake. Randy has more experience and knows more about designing and building a CNC machine than you will gain in the next two years of taking advice based solely on who you "like".

TW

 
Thomas Wayne said:


That could be a senseless mistake. Randy has more experience and knows more about designing and building a CNC machine than you will gain in the next two years of taking advice based solely on who you "like".

TW
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Possibly, But he does not seem inclined to share it.
 
selkov said:
Is that not the whole point about asking questions?
When OTHER people give helpful answers then one can learn.
I have already learned alot on this subject thanks to members of this forum.
And I learned also to ignore you.
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I apologize. George at XZero CNC has what he calls a Mini Raptor. It's a small footprint CNC that can be set on top of a workbench and would be able to satisfy all your needs. It's very well built and can be assembled in less than a day. Running, terminating wires, and building the controller takes longer.

I'm not sure what I have in mine, but I think it's less than 5 grand.

The belt driven 4th was a poor choice....
 
Some pics of the mini
 

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Randy, is that the 4th axis you were referring to being a poor choice? If so, why? I don't run one but the ones I've seen appeared pretty tight
 
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