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CNC router kit. Opinions wanted!

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:49 am
by uniquenamehere
I'm looking online for CNC router kits? I'm looking at this site:

http://cncmachinekits.com/V5-24S-CNC-Kit-V5-24S.htm

Anyone have recommendations or feedback on these? Are these good for cutting fiberglass/carbon fiber?

I feel like this would be a good gateway into something more serious...

Re: CNC router kit. Opinions wanted!

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:56 am
by jwscab
that would probably be able to cut 1/8" or so fiberglass and carbon fiber, and most other plastics, with the right cutter bits. You might have issues with rigidity and accuracy, but may not matter.

Re: CNC router kit. Opinions wanted!

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:32 am
by uniquenamehere
Yah, not sure about the ones made of MDF or wood. I did see this one too which looks good, and seems cheaper as well:

http://www.shapeoko.com/

Re: CNC router kit. Opinions wanted!

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:34 am
by GoMachV
Can't comment on the kits there but I notice the Bosch Colt router is a option- it's a beast, it's very small yet very powerful and you can buy 1/8" chucks for it. They say the spindle bearings are very high tolerance. Highly recommended. That's what I use in my pin router

Re: CNC router kit. Opinions wanted!

Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:30 am
by fredswain
I have a Torchmate 2X2 with the Bosch Colt adapter.