Beginner in CNC trying to decide on number of axes

[doc7]

Yeah I was thinking something along those lines too.

For the sake of the argument, if we were to look at the X6 220 USB is there a way to increase the Z travel. Maybe cutting longer side supports. I'm brainstorming, don't really know if that's possible at all.

[A_Camera]

Yeah I was thinking something along those lines too.

For the sake of the argument, if we were to look at the X6 220 USB is there a way to increase the Z travel. Maybe cutting longer side supports. I'm brainstorming, don't really know if that's possible at all.

I guess you could do that, but you have to remember that the increased height will also increase the flexing and the "flimsyness" of a moving gantry machine.

[doc7]

I will bear that in mind.

I was browsing online for accessories that go with routers. More specifically vices and cutting bits. The X6 comes with a 6mm and a 3.175 collet.

What should I know when it comes to vices and cutting bits?