Time to say Hi

[Graeme]

Hi

I currently have no practical experience of CNC, but have always had an interest in using computers to manufacture. The idea of being able to draw something in CAD and then have a machine make it for real, really appeals to me, especially as I am not very artistic.

My day job is as an electronic designer with input into the 3D design of the moulded cases. So I do have a good appreciation of CAD and manufacturing processes. This coupled with my many years of wood working means I now have a long list of items I want to make, but don't have the required tools (or skills) to do successfully.

I have been lurking in the background for about the last year trying to soak up all the information I can. I am now at the stage where I can start to apply this knowledge and have come up with a design that I am hoping to build (well actually design version 5 and counting). To be honest the current design is very much based on Kingcreaky & Eddycurrent machines.

So my plan is to build a CNC router capable of machining all types of wood and hopefully be capable of machining the odd small bit of aluminium. Like a lot of people I am very limited on space and machinery which does add to the challenge of making a good CNC machine.

In time I hope to start a build log and start tapping you lot for answers to the many questions I still have.

Graeme