New CNC user mistakes and info

[Pilsbury]

JazzCNC. I have no doubt I’ll be cursing broken bits. Already have a few cheapo Chinese ones to lessen the blow. Some of the recommended bit sites are still rather expensive for a novice to be using in my opinion. I’ll treat myself when I’ve got over the worst! And yes, clamps and screws are going to be a giggle. A vacuum bed is way above my station!
“Air cutting” is also a good idea, as is mdf. Can see that being much better than pine being very fibrous.
I have dust collection now hard plumbed into my workshop with a branch and blast gate ready for where my cnc will sit. Putting up with dust and crap is now almost a phobia to me since my recent workshop build. All clean and tidy but takes minutes to destroy!
Like your first project ideas. Already thought of drill bit holders, router bit stands etc. Will take the KISS advice. Have some rather intricate projects in mind I’ll try my best to postpone until I’ve covered the basics. Had in mind I’d be producing show stopping work in a short time. Might be in for a rude awakening I think!

One further question for you, perhaps the only man on the forum who can answer ..... when do you think I’ll be making a simple collet holder? 😉

[JAZZCNC]

One further question for you, perhaps the only man on the forum who can answer ..... when do you think I’ll be making a simple collet holder? 😉

At this moment I can't say as I'm still waiting for the slow boat but when the boat lands you are the first on the list.!

[Pilsbury]

Dean.... only joking.... patience is a virtue I’m told. But I’m clearly not a very virtuous person. I’ve demonstrated that on many an occasion😏

[JAZZCNC]

Dean.... only joking.... patience is a virtue I’m told. But I’m clearly not a very virtuous person. I’ve demonstrated that on many an occasion😏

Yep, it is but it will be worth the wait I promise you that.

Regards the HSS then it depends on what your cutting but I'd always go with Carbide for a router as it suits high-speed spindles better as you can run them at higher speeds and higher loads without destroying the cutter. Only downside is they are more brittle and less forgiving if you crash them.