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Post by mrbigj on Mar 16, 2017 3:57:33 GMT
First, I would like to thank the many individuals who have posted within the MillRight CNC forum. Your experiences and opinions are well received and I greatly appreciate all of your input. It was contributing factor in my decision to purchase the M3 kit. Second, I would like to apologize in advance. I have a habit of making things more complicated than needed despite my father's best attempts to teach me the KISS/MISS method. My kit arrived about 3 weeks ago. The build is slowly progressing as I'm trying to temper my anxiousness (where I tend to over-complicate things), a couple self-induced time delays (last minute decision to paint the MDF) as well as unexpected travel for work account for a majority of the time. I've made my peace with the time, and enjoy the experience when I commit the time to work on the project. I've had some opportunities in the past to learn a little CNC operation. While I was in college, my FIL was able to get me a part-time job at a CNC machine shop. I did not do the coding for the parts we were making, however I was shown the basics so that I could tweak the program for better operation. Had I not been a junior at the time, I fully believe that I would be a tool and die maker now. I look forward to learning this craft as I believe it will be an adventure. Other hobbies and interest include home renovations, making beer/wine, sausage, and walking around the woods with a rifle (some call it hunting but I'm not so fortunate to harvest much). It's good to be outdoors, in the shop, or in the wine cellar. I have a tendency to putz (not good enough to tinker yet), and on occasion have discovered that it's not really broke until I try to make it better. Rick, Welcome! I think you'll find this community very helpful, friendly, and a great resource. I know I have, and I try to help where I can. I'm not extremely experienced in CNC, so I'm limited in my usefulness to you. I, too, talk my rifle for walks. I, also, am not great at the "hunting" part, LOL. I am a great shot, qualified sharpshooter in the Army. I just have problems actually locating the deer/elk. 2 Deer in the last 7 seasons, but it's a great excuse to go shooting (a.k.a sighting in the rifle), and hiking in the woods Good luck with your build, and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Jason
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Post by kevin on Mar 16, 2017 10:50:12 GMT
First, I would like to thank the many individuals who have posted within the MillRight CNC forum. Your experiences and opinions are well received and I greatly appreciate all of your input. It was contributing factor in my decision to purchase the M3 kit. Second, I would like to apologize in advance. I have a habit of making things more complicated than needed despite my father's best attempts to teach me the KISS/MISS method. My kit arrived about 3 weeks ago. The build is slowly progressing as I'm trying to temper my anxiousness (where I tend to over-complicate things), a couple self-induced time delays (last minute decision to paint the MDF) as well as unexpected travel for work account for a majority of the time. I've made my peace with the time, and enjoy the experience when I commit the time to work on the project. I've had some opportunities in the past to learn a little CNC operation. While I was in college, my FIL was able to get me a part-time job at a CNC machine shop. I did not do the coding for the parts we were making, however I was shown the basics so that I could tweak the program for better operation. Had I not been a junior at the time, I fully believe that I would be a tool and die maker now. I look forward to learning this craft as I believe it will be an adventure. Other hobbies and interest include home renovations, making beer/wine, sausage, and walking around the woods with a rifle (some call it hunting but I'm not so fortunate to harvest much). It's good to be outdoors, in the shop, or in the wine cellar. I have a tendency to putz (not good enough to tinker yet), and on occasion have discovered that it's not really broke until I try to make it better. Hi Rick. Welcome to the forum. It looks like you've already figured out that there's a lot of pretty knowledgeable people here who are always willing to help those of us who know a lot less. Good luck on your build and look forward to see what you create.
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Post by taal on Mar 24, 2017 23:29:29 GMT
Greetings and Salutations Fellow Humans You'll see me as Taal on here, but in the 'real world' you can call me Shane. I will definitely be purchasing one of these amazing machines in the very near future but I'm waiting to see if the larger cutting area option will be announced before buying. I can hardly wait I'm somewhat new to the home design/manufacturing game but as I learn more and more I know that it is something I will be doing forever. I recently built a Prusa I3 knockoff from China and that experience taught me SO much about the process, but I quickly realized that a 3D printer won't be useful until I can better model my own designs, AND I also realized a CNC would be the perfect companion device for small space workshops ( I don't have space for a full shop yet, but I'm working on it =D). I'll be going for the Fusion tutorials soon, promise Anyway, despite my long windedness, let me say hello, hope to interact with you all soon. Shane aka Taal
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Post by kevin on Mar 25, 2017 18:22:52 GMT
Welcome to the forum Taal. This is a great place to help you transition the skills you've learned in 3D printing into CNC'ing. Although I am not one of them, there are quite a few people here that started out 3D printing and have made very successful transitions to CNC'ing. Good luck.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Mar 27, 2017 4:52:26 GMT
Greetings and Salutations Fellow Humans You'll see me as Taal on here, but in the 'real world' you can call me Shane. I will definitely be purchasing one of these amazing machines in the very near future but I'm waiting to see if the larger cutting area option will be announced before buying. I can hardly wait I'm somewhat new to the home design/manufacturing game but as I learn more and more I know that it is something I will be doing forever. I recently built a Prusa I3 knockoff from China and that experience taught me SO much about the process, but I quickly realized that a 3D printer won't be useful until I can better model my own designs, AND I also realized a CNC would be the perfect companion device for small space workshops ( I don't have space for a full shop yet, but I'm working on it =D). I'll be going for the Fusion tutorials soon, promise Anyway, despite my long windedness, let me say hello, hope to interact with you all soon. Shane aka Taal Hi Taal. I got my start in 3d printing too. Welcome to the forum and stand by on that new model. We are trying to make sure everything is just perfect. It's been through more iterations than I care to admit, but work continues! Derek
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Post by mp4doggie on Mar 27, 2017 13:25:33 GMT
Welcome Taal
I have the M3 and when the new big brother comes out I will probably get that one also . heck why not I have 2 3d printers why not 2 Cnc's
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Post by taal on Mar 27, 2017 16:08:34 GMT
Welcome Taal I have the M3 and when the new big brother comes out I will probably get that one also . heck why not I have 2 3d printers why not 2 Cnc's I'm sort of hoping it will be an addon kit for Gen 1 buyers as well as a new unit. That way I can buy mine sooner and upgrade it later
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Post by Derek the Admin on Mar 27, 2017 16:52:10 GMT
There will be something offered to M3 owners in terms of deep customer loyalty discounts on the bigger model, but at this point the bigger model will not have much in common with the M3. Originally I wanted it to use a lot of the same parts as the M3 but it was found to be too much of a design constraint given all the other goals for the design.
I think everyone (both new and existing owners) is going to end up very pleased with the outcome.
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Post by mp4doggie on Mar 27, 2017 17:12:14 GMT
LOL yeah Tal I was hoping the same thing, Im trying to hold off on buying one with a larger bed until Derek gets his done. But in all honesty I need the wait anyway so I can hone my skills on the smaller beds just like did with my 3d printer.
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Post by taal on Mar 27, 2017 21:59:29 GMT
I just know if I buy one now I will for SURE want to buy the bigger one, but my patience only goes so far lol
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Post by quietfox on Mar 28, 2017 3:56:37 GMT
Hello! Completely new to CNC, and waiting for mine to arrive. I have my router, some end mills, and a dust seperator for when it arrives.
So far I've found Easel to be a snap for basic designs. I'm taking a peek at Fusion, MakerCAD, and a few others to see what I like.
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Post by glitchyf on Apr 5, 2017 5:03:34 GMT
Hi all, I'm also in the waiting room impatiently awaiting delivery. I'm a mechanical engineer from Australia and have done a lot of 3d modeling in Fusion and Solid Works so could probably be quite helpful with that if anyone gets stuck. Haven't done any CAM or CNC since i finished my diploma so definitely need a refresher. Just trying to pick a spindle to use and found the Kress 800FME which is the same price as the Dewalt. Has anyone tried one of those on the M3? the only issue seems to be that spindle mounts are hard to find that fit.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Apr 5, 2017 10:20:52 GMT
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Post by glitchyf on Apr 6, 2017 23:45:18 GMT
I bit the bullet and ordered the Kress, paid 280 Australian dollars for it thanks to the fact that my mother in law is coming over from Germany on Monday and will bring it with her. Australian Prices FYI: Kress 800: $379.00 Dewalt d26204 (220v version of DWP611): $385.00
I might make a post later if anyone's interested in how it goes.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Apr 7, 2017 5:07:38 GMT
Let us know how you like it. I've heard good things about the Kress.
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