Build Log: 3-4 Axis Mill/Router

[martin54]

Being fairly new myself I tend not to be to much help when it comes to machine design but why don't you look at buying a proper mill & possibly converting it to cnc if you want to cut mainly aluminium & other metals. Would seem like a far better investment for what you want a machine to do.

[IanS1]

Being fairly new myself I tend not to be to much help when it comes to machine design but why don't you look at buying a proper mill & possibly converting it to cnc if you want to cut mainly aluminium & other metals. Would seem like a far better investment for what you want a machine to do.

Good point but I feel table travel size could be an issue. Most of the ally I want to cut will be 500 x 500mm plus. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think most mills are quite narrow on table depth/travel. Being able to cut tool steel really isn't an issue, it was really just a nice to have feature. Thanks for your input though.