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Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine — Desktop CNC Milling Machine
Making aluminum parts is fast and easy with the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine
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Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine — Desktop CNC Milling Machine
Making aluminum parts is fast and easy with the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machinewww.bantamtools.com
As the tech keeps getting better and cheaper with will get real interesting.Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine — Desktop CNC Milling Machine
Making aluminum parts is fast and easy with the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machinewww.bantamtools.com
The work envelope is tiny, you still have to supply a computer and learn to program it to produce the parts you want, and did I mention it's tiny? It also uses tiny cutters, think Dremel sized, and with the stresses involved, I'd be expecting a lot of tool breakage, especially while learning. Some of the other specs raise red flags, too, but that's getting pretty deep in the weeds. For the money, you can buy a much more capable machine, especially if you're willing to let go of the CNC end of it. I think the majority of hobby machinists would be much better served by a medium sized manual machine, big enough to hog off steel when needed, but small enough that you don't need a reinforced concrete floor to set it on. I made the mistake of buying too small a mill, before I knew what I needed, if I had it to do over, I'd get a machinist friend help choose a more capable machine that still fit my budget. And BTW, none of these machines are magic, there's a definite learning curve that requires some commitment, whether manual or CNC. Later.
Dave
My neighbor is a machinist. I need to get his advice before he moves to Montana.
Not sure I want a CNC anything - I think a manual multi-axis milling machine and a decent lathe would be enough - maybe one of those combo mills/lathes. I am not into production and I am retired, so setup and work time are not a priority, flexibility is - I want to make custom parts and items.
A lot harder to find than one might think. But, it's been two years since I was looking for a lathe.The other thing to watch for is the size stock that will fit through the headstock,
I had a combo mill/drill lathe combo. Everything they tell you is true about limitations and I sold it.Not sure I want a CNC anything - I think a manual multi-axis milling machine and a decent lathe would be enough - maybe one of those combo mills/lathes. I am not into production and I am retired, so setup and work time are not a priority, flexibility is - I want to make custom parts and items.
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