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David Roberts

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I am new to this site and have been wood working for 3 or 4 years now and it seems that I am always looking for that next tool! So I am looking towards 2 new tools now, A CNC router and a drum sander! Expensive tools to say the least! Just wondering if anyone here uses a CNC and if there are any suggestions for someone like me as to where to look for a machine like this?

Dave

5 Replies

Thorreain replied almost 10 years ago

Craigs list for a used one. Then google for new.

CHRIS, Charlottetown PEI Canada. Anytime you can repurpose, reuse, or recycle, everyone wins!

Shin replied almost 10 years ago

I would so love a CNC router/carver, but I think the drum (surfacing) sander would come first, for me anyway.

All the best. Looking forward to seeing your work.

Happy Wooding!

Keith "Shin" Schindler

Russel Trojan replied almost 10 years ago

I have both a CNC and a drum sander. The sander definitely gets more use, but the CNC is more fun.

The CNC I have is good once you get it set up, but can be a bit tedious calibrating and such. Here’s a link to what I’ve got.

http://probotix.com/FireBall_X90_desktop_cnc_router/

lanwater replied almost 10 years ago

I don’t use one but the bed size and the power of the stepper motors will be something I will carefully consider.
The hold down system is also a consideration.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

David Roberts replied almost 10 years ago

Thanks for all your input!

Dave