CNC G&M Code File for Sale, Router Mount

Hi All,

I wanted to let you know that I have for sale the G&M Code file for a nice CNC Router Spindle mount. This is a great deal for someone that is looking to start making things with their table top CNC router or mini mill. You buy the program, download it, copy and paste the text into your controller software and you can start making as many parts as you want, just do not share the G&M Code file. Let me know what you think.

Follow the link below to Scribd to where you can purchase the full program for $3.00.

Andy

2.5 ID Router Mount, CNC G&M Code Program

CNC Computer Hardware for EMC2, Linux CNC.

Hi All,

I have been super busy out in the shop, catching up from when I was sick. In my very little spare time I have been experimenting with EMC2 from Linux CNC. I believe the first starting point is to find the correct computer hardware that will run EMC2 efficiently. I recently acquired a great little used computer from www.computer-show.com. This great little machine came with a P4 1.3 GHZ, 256mg RAM, 20gig hard drive, and a video card. THe best part about this machine is it came with a warranty and was only $45.00. That is cheaper than some old beater computer off of Craigslist. I installed the EMC2-Ubuntu 8.04 package from the ISO image I burned from www.linuxcnc.org and it installed very easily. I performed the latency test and it was at about 11,000, perfect for running EMC2. I will begin hardware testing of my controller box very soon. So far I am very impressed by EMC2 and look forward to running it.

Andy

New Set of Free Spindle Mount Plans

Hi All,

I just updated my free plans site with blue prints for a spindle mount for a cnc router or mini mill. Plans are located at http://freecncplans.blogspot.com.

Thanks,

Andy

New CNC Mini Mill Assembly Plans

Hi All,

I just added a new set of CNC Mini Mill Kit Assembly Plans to http://freecncplans.blogspot.com.

Thanks,

Andy

New Plans Posted on Free CNC Plans

Hi All,

I just posted some new plans of how to set up our Nema 23 motor mounts. There are plans for both the 1/4-20 and the 1/2-10 ACME lead screws. See these new plans at http://freecncplans.blogspot.com.

Thanks,

Andy

To Patent or Not to Patent, That is the Question...

Hi All,

I have been asked many times why don't I have any patents for any of my items. The answer is very simple. If you are going to get a patent are you willing to defend it? If you are willing to defend it do you have the financial means to defend it? If you are in the business of obtaining patents and selling them then I would still recommend getting a patent. If you come up with something original and are going to sell it yourself then I would forgo the patent process and get your product to market quickly.

I worked for a small engineering company back east that did everything the right way. They obtained a patent on a great idea and were they were successful at selling their product. One day they got a large order from a big corporation. They made some money from this corporation but when it came time to reorder the patented product the corporation told them that they were having their patented product made by someone else. The owner of the small engineering company objected but the response was "Take us to court". The fact was that this large corporation could waste alot of time and money by having that case in court but at the end of the day it would only ruin the small engineering company financially.

I say save your money on patents unless you've got something great, and before you spend money on a patent do your market research.

Thanks,

Andy

1/2-10 ACME Lead Screw Upgrades Available

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know that 1/2-10 ACME Lead Screw and drive nut upgrades are available on all linear motion products that we have. You can get them on everything from the Nema 23 motor mounts to the New HDPE CNC Router. I have the upgrade listed for the router. Let me know if you need it for the Mini Mill Kit.

Thanks,

Andy