I am looking for recommendations/suggestions for a budget-level CNC mill (DIY/kit is fine!) that

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I am looking for recommendations/suggestions for a budget-level CNC mill (DIY/kit is fine!) that will work with LW4

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Not sure what your budget is but if http://you.want something serious then look here. This are like tanks.
You can use either GrBL or smoothie with them
http://openbuildspartstore.com/machine-bundles/

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No idea yet how much… I am kinda flexible, trying to get my bearings on what is possible… Esp. since I live in the Netherlands, so S&H and import/customs play a role too!
Not planning to spend what I spend on my (in all regards great!) FabKit, but totally aware that you get what you pay for!!!

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(So anything with warehouse/origin in the EU will have a definite benefit! )

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http://makerstore.cc/product-category/kits/

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http://www.vslot-europe.com/21-ox-cnc-kit

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Thanks so much! I have some reading to do, I believe!
:slight_smile:

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The OX community can also be a great resource
http://plus.google.com/communities/110852928951643236736

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The OX community can also be a great resource
http://plus.google.com/communities/110852928951643236736

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The OX community can also be a great resource https://plus.google.com/communities/110852928951643236736

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I would select a machine with spindles instead of belts for better stiffness and less backlash.

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@cprezzi ​ you meant to say threaded rod?

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I made one of this:
:http://ooznest.co.uk/3D-Printer-CNC-Kits-Bundles/C-Beam-Machine/C-Beam-Machine-Mechanical-Kit

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@Roberbike is enough rigid to cut aluminium precise?

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@Kostas_Filosofou ​ yes, it is. Now I am cutting carbon fiber with a 1,5 kW spindle.
I changed a little the original design of axis to be more rigid. The spindle is too big, but I need 24000 RPM.

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I cal already tell this is going to be another gold-sink… This MMORPG called Real Life has too many of those! :wink:

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One part of me says, get a desktop model, the other part says get a big one, you’ll have more options!.. :open_mouth:

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@CescoAiel The C-Beam machine can be oversized as you needed. There are XL, XXL sizes.

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Looking at the C Beam XL I see the following statement:
“750mm x 330mm (29.5” x 13”) X&Y axis cut area or 1250mmx830mm (for the 1000x1000 version )”

Jut wondering how the axis cut area can be bigger (1250x830) than the device (1000x1000)?..

http://www.vslot-europe.com/home/108-c-beam-machine-xlarge-with-electronic-kit.html