3 Axis CNC router

**JoeHarris** · 04-09-2013

Went and had a chat with chap at rotagrip (awesome collection of machines there) and seems my drill speed issue is only going to be solved by buying a better drill! Ah well.

On happier note, feels like this is now becoming a build log rather than a drawing log - pics of progress so far (marking and cutting.)

I am AMAZED by the rage2. 6mm plate and 80x80 box is child's play. Spend most of the evening sweeping up though!!

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**CraftyGeek** · 05-09-2013

Originally Posted by JoeHarris

I am AMAZED by the rage2. 6mm plate and 80x80 box is child's play.

I know - i'm amazed by mine as well...i've been chomping through 10mm flat bar without any issues.
What's even more surprising is the quality of cut. I got my steel yard to cut some of my steel to size for me on their large, fluid cooled automatic reciprocating saw thingummy...my cuts are smoother, more accurate & SQUARE in comparison to theirs...lesson learned :-p

**mekanik** · 05-09-2013

Hi guys
Had a look @ that model, are you cutting steel with the TCT blade or using an abrasive disc ?

**CraftyGeek** · 05-09-2013

Originally Posted by mekanik

Hi guys
Had a look @ that model, are you cutting steel with the TCT blade or using an abrasive disc ?

I've actually got the 255mm Rage 3 - just using the stock multipurpose blade that came with it.
I use that blade for most rough jobs & have a decent quality wood blade for more important diy jobs.
I've used it to cut wood, plastic, aluminium & steel - does a decent job on all of them.

There's a video on youtube of a guy in the USA demoing it cutting through loads of different materials & comments on cutting finish & material temperatures etc Its worth a look if you're considering getting one.