Hello and help!! Advice needed for an absolute beginner.

[Weston Metalwork]

I thought as much. Being overly optimistic, but that's often the case when you dive into a new rabbit hole.

I'd rather not go down CNC'ing an RF45 or similar mill. I don't have the spare time and can do 90% of what I need to do Manually.

I think I may wait for a few more paychecks, increase the budget by a grand or so, read up, look at other options, and very possibly take up JAZZCNC's offer to build something that will have a fighting chance at cutting Aluminium properly.

In any case. Thanks all so much for the advice. Food for thought indeed.

[JAZZCNC]

I think I may wait for a few more paychecks, increase the budget by a grand or so, read up, look at other options, and very possibly take up JAZZCNC's offer to build something that will have a fighting chance at cutting Aluminium properly.

It's a wise choice to wait and save up, whether that be to DIY build something properly or have someone like me do it for you, because it's so easy to end up buying the wrong tool for the job which can't or easily and cheaply be upgraded. Also like so many times I've said this to people who have run out and bought a cheap machine you can't make a sow's ear into a silk purse no matter how much money you throw at it.!

[JoeHarris]

It's a wise choice to wait and save up, whether that be to DIY build something properly or have someone like me do it for you, because it's so easy to end up buying the wrong tool for the job which can't or easily and cheaply be upgraded. Also like so many times I've said this to people who have run out and bought a cheap machine you can't make a sow's ear into a silk purse no matter how much money you throw at it.!

Love that expression!!


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