| hello every one i am looking to purchase a milling macine has | anyone ever used a milling machine to cut wood with i know that the | speed is only 3000rpm if anybody has one please email me i would | like to asked a few question before buying one thanks | gilles snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com
I have two CNC routers in my shop - and haven't ever used a CNC milling machine for wood - but would guess that 3000 RPM would be a marginal spindle speed even with 4-fluted cutters. I'd suggest trying it out before spending your money.
On the other hand, you can probably build your own CNC router for wood and plastic (and occasional use for aluminum and brass) for much less than you can buy most used milling machines. There's a link below to pictures of a small machine that I built in my shop...
-- Morris Dovey DeSoto Solar DeSoto, Iowa USA
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