Quote Originally Posted by JAZZCNC View Post
Best thing to do is wait for the 5th of november then BURN IT.:heehee:
The only place in CNC for MDF is to be used as spoil board.!! Even then I'm reluctant.
I agree entirely. Perhaps keep the MDF as sacrificial piece.

Quote Originally Posted by JAZZCNC View Post
Personally I'd go with steel due to it being far cheaper than profile. . . Don't have to be a welder
The frame for my machine is the first thing I had welded (done some brazing before but that's about it)... it's not fallen apart so all is good! Aluminium is a good choice for the gantry due to the lower density.