Welcome to the forum? Where are you located, what is your budget, what power do you have available, what physical size do you have available, etc.?
Would like some suggestions
So I am in the process of getting a router. But I want one that's a 40x40. I have tables that are 35" round so the size does play a part in this. I've seen X-Carve, Yorda and didn't know who on here has one that size and what they have. There is a nice one on OpenBuilds but it's been out of stock for quite some time. Looking for some pros and cons, though I do know that the X-Carve is going to be out of my price range, can't see spending about $9,995.00 on one.
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Probotix.com sells a 37" x 50" machine and a 50" x 50" machine for under 10k. I own a 25 x 50 version of an older design of theirs and the new designs are much improved over mine. Their machines come with a controller and PC running Linux/LinuxCNC already set up for the machine. All that is needed is to plug in the clearly marked cables. I like their machines because of their open frame you can open up the bed for cutting joinery clamped vertically, or even at an angle with a CNC-made fixture: 4dfurniture
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Welcome to the forum @BigDodge2008
Welcome. Difalkner and 4D thinker are two of our most experienced CNC guys. Do answer those questions, they're important to know.
Thanks. In NC. Looking for 110v and probably around the $2000-$3000 range. It needs to be a 40"x40".Welcome to the forum? Where are you located, what is your budget, what power do you have available, what physical size do you have available, etc.?
You'll probably need to double that if you want something rigid enough to actually be useful over that area. And 220v would really be helpful in something that size.Thanks. In NC. Looking for 110v and probably around the $2000-$3000 range. It needs to be a 40"x40".
If all you are cutting out is round table tops a simple centering jig clamped to the bed of a band saw will make perfect circles from large panels. A hand held router and some profile bits can shape the edges. Far less expensive than any CNC that could do that job. The centering jig could also be used with a router in a router table if a band saw is out of reach. For that matter a replacement circle cutting base on a handheld router could cut the circles. Not hard to make your own.
So I am in the process of getting a router. But I want one that's a 40x40. I have tables that are 35" round so the size does play a part in this. I've seen X-Carve, Yorda and didn't know who on here has one that size and what they have. There is a nice one on OpenBuilds but it's been out of stock for quite some time. Looking for some pros and cons, though I do know that the X-Carve is going to be out of my price range, can't see spending about $9,995.00 on one.
Are you carving a design into the top of the table, or are you just cutting out 35" circles?
Joe
Yes, I have a design that I want to carve into the top of the table. Sorry, should of put that in the original post.
Your solution may somewhat depend on how many of these you plan to do.
One option in your price range is the Canadian Sience 48x30 Long Mill. As the name implies, it is 48" in X and 30" in Y. You can tile your jobs in Y and make them as big as you want. I've done 30 x 45" gate inserts that way.
One option in your price range is the Canadian Sience 48x30 Long Mill. As the name implies, it is 48" in X and 30" in Y. You can tile your jobs in Y and make them as big as you want. I've done 30 x 45" gate inserts that way.
Simply put. Don’t think you’ll find any brand CNC with at work area for $3-$4k. Either go smaller or save some money.
Oneinifinitycnc 48 x 32 - $2375
He said needed 40 x 40 if not mistaken. That’s his problem.Oneinifinitycnc 48 x 32 - $2375
He'll need a 48 x 48 then as 40 x 40 is an odd ball size. I know of nothing in his price range for a machine of thar size unless he builds it from scratch.He said needed 40 x 40 if not mistaken. That’s his problem.
As much as I am intrigued by CNC, I realize that any machine that would suit me would start at $5K. The machine would come with divorce papers.
I sell CNCs and I hear that a lotAs much as I am intrigued by CNC, I realize that any machine that would suit me would start at $5K. The machine would come with divorce papers.
I was lucky to have spousal permission to buy my first CNC. 5 years later spouse left, and cleared out a large room in my basement which became the home for my second CNC that didn't need anyone's permission beyond my own.As much as I am intrigued by CNC, I realize that any machine that would suit me would start at $5K. The machine would come with divorce papers.
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You might check these out: NEW-Carve cnc machine
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