Hi all, I have just joined your forum as I have finally decided to build something. After long thought I decided that I would go for the CNC option rather than a 3d printer at least for now. The CNC will help me make the 3d printer I hope but that is some time away.

My goals at this stage are still fluid, I do know that I want to mill Wood, plastics, aluminium and possibly brass. The size being relatively modest a I believe. Of course there is one school of thought which says what can cut a lot can cut a little so make it big. But with big size comes big cost, and this for me at least is a hobby.

So my plan of attack is to confirm some overall size requirements and sketch a design after trawling through this forum. At the moment I am leaning towards an x bed with an y and z gantry style system.

Once I start building with this I will post a new build thread so you guys can comment so that I don't make too many costly errors of judgement (all advice freely given will not cause blame to be attached ) and of course to provide some amusement to those with more experience than I.

Here is to good building
Chat again soon
The NippyOne