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Old 05-06-2012, 03:04 AM
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Default Starting out in CNC

Just after information about making your own CNC machining to cut balsa, ply and foam. Table size I'm looking for is about 18" x 36" but also maybe something a little bigger. How much would it cost to make something that is capable of only cutting those materials - I'm not interested in making something so strong it can mill metal. I've heard about $1000. Once built, how hard is it to make parts? From my research on the net, some people make it sound really hard and others make it sound easy. People that have already done it , was it worth it? Do you still use your machine? Would you do it all again or recommend it to someone that enjoys building from scratch but is sick of making 30 ribs using knife ect.
Thanks