CNC machining your own parts

[GSNadmin]

Anyone here besides myself cut their own parts with a CNC machine?

 

[Bartman]

no but if you're all set up to do that then we'll have to talk

balsa & plywood are no problem?

 

[BalsaDust]

I have really considered getting a CNC router like the X-carve just isn't in my budget. As much as I scratch build I bet it would pay off in no time though.

 

[GSNadmin]

I have a 4x4 roughter and 100 watt laser.

 

[BalsaDust]

I have a 4x4 roughter and 100 watt laser.

Sounds nice. Ultimately I would like to have a router table around 2x4 as it would work perfect for all the planes I scratch build. Normally cut my parts by hand from 36" long 4" wide balsa sheets.

 

[jhelber08]

I just bought a 100 watt laser, hope to get it going soon for some small one off parts and repairs and things of that nature. Maybe 1 day when I actually get a shop built I hope to add a cnc router as well.

 

[hbollier]

Not yet but I have been looking at a DIY CNC router kit.

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[BalsaDust]

I guess would you have any recommendations on a good DIY CNC kit that is relatively inexpensive.

 

[hbollier]

I was looking at hobbycnc.com.

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[Jetpainter]

@Terryscustom has both a CNC and very nice Laser cutter and uses them to build some awesome airplanes!