Welcome to the forum, Jim! What is your budget for this? How about available space, power available, largest piece you'll work with besides pool cues, etc.?
David
David
Rotary cnc router
Hello to all, My name is Jim and I am new to this forum. I am a retired Builder/Developer that started out early in life as a carpenter and always enjoyed working with wood. My favorite hobby is shooting pool and when i am not shooting I enjoy making pool cue sticks. I have been struggling with notion of including a cnc router with rotary capabilities that can be indexed along with the already several lathes, etc. machines I already have. I have a manual taper lathe that works well (although it has it limitations). So what I am looking to obtain is a cnc router machine with a rotary axis that can be indexed and includes some good (user friendly) software that is not overly sophisticated so I can incorporate some design work on my cue butts. The butts are usually anywhere from 3" to 6" long and not much more than 1 1/4" dia.. And of course depending on the cost It would be nice to be able to do other woodworking projects as well, but mainly to add another dimension to my craft. I appreciate any help I can get on what might be available to suit my needs.
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Welcome to the forum Jim, looking forward to seeing your projects
Hi David, thanks for your reply. I am looking for a tabletop unite. I have a 4x8 table in the center of my shop(which is the size of a one car garage) that is shared with a band saw and space for precuts and pre machined fitted cues. I have not made a decision on the size, of course it would not only depend on cost but if i won't to make the investment. So to start off, I think a smaller one that could handle the sizes mentioned but also what is important is the software so I don't have to spend an enormous amount of time learning it. About 2' x 3' of space max and and anywhere from $500 to 5k.Welcome to the forum, Jim! What is your budget for this? How about available space, power available, largest piece you'll work with besides pool cues, etc.?
David
I think you biggest hurdle is going to be the rotary axis. The Shapeoko and Shark HD5 are popular and people have added a rotary axis on those. Avid is good and you can certainly add a rotary axis to their machines.
How about a used machine - have you checked into that or looked around?
David
How about a used machine - have you checked into that or looked around?
David
Hello Jim and friends... I am Quentin, from Saskatoon SK CANADA. just joined the forum today. Jim's post resonates with me as I am also just getting set up with my CNC requirements and also want to have a router with 4th Axis capability and also that will work with Fusion 360 CAM. I am looking at the Laguna (iQ or the iQ Pro) and also the Tormach 24R. would love to hear anyone's thoughts on these. thanks! (Space is not an issue, I will accommodate my space to suit what ever needs I have. )
Welcome to the forum Jim and Quentin. Quentin you may want to start a separate thread so as not to get confused as to which question is being replied to as they are both separate needs.
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