Poor mans desktop mill 30x30x30cm for 150€


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stanleyella

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Posted: 02:06pm 12 Mar 2025      

@dddns. I agree about the £10 motor/chuck- "a drill" not a "dremel" which is meant for hand use and grinding and using lateral force.
The 3d printer with the spindle motor has too much "play" if the bit met resistance, imho.
I have rationalised this cnc idea and it was only for pcb making and how many pcbs do I make.
It's an interesting post showing your results. There's rectangular tracks and bearings on aliexpress to build something robust like you did.
I watch too many youtube videos which make stuff look easy :)
Mounting a laser on a 3d printer looked interesting.. no resistance when cutting. accidental diy laser eye surgery ?