Hello from sunny NW England

[RobC]

Hello, 21 and new to the CNC game. Not too far from finishing my first build mainly using an old startrite pillar drill and an ML7-r. It was initially designed to cut wood and small amounts of aluminium for large scale model aircraft but hoping to move into a small market and producing parts. 1000mm x 600mm base. Housed in it's own air tight containment (not finished yet) to stop airborne dust from escaping as I don't want my lathe and other fine tools being coated in the stuff.

Gantry is made from 10mm steel (bad idea) and the base from welded 80mm box section which was due to be scrapped before I grabbed it. Hindsight is a wonderful thing as I would of used much thicker aluminium for the gantry If I had known but being a scratch design that's the learning curve for you.

2.2kw watercooled spindle still yet to be mounted but awaiting the ballscrews so I can tram it in correctly before I drill and tap the mounting holes.

Would be nice to hear from some other members from the Northwest.