Links

My Goal ... to bring together a useful group of resources to aid you on your way to your own CNC machine.

I'm constantly finding new information and resources to share. Even though I will include

links to "industrial" solutions that may be out of your price range, use that information to find parts

on the second hand market or to glean ideas for your CNC.

NEW Software

BobCAD-CAM software http://www.bobcad.com (Try before you buy with free demo)

Please call Al DePoalo directly at 1-877-262-2231 ext 147 (USA) or 727-442-3554 ext 147 (Intl)

Be sure to mention Code  2196  for special pricing AND support.

Great, affordable CAM software http://www.grzsoftware.com (Try before you buy with the 30 day free trial)

CNC control and CAM software (Mach3 and LazyCam) http://www.machsupport.com (great software and affordable, limited FREE version available)

Great, affordable 3D design software http://www.alibre.com

Design and CNC software from http://www.vectric.com/ (Great designs and user interface, very intuitive, FREE demo)

NCPlot (Allows you to "see" the G-code results before you cut anything - version 1.2 is free! Version 2 is awesome)

NCPlot Version 2 is a great program for your CNC/G-code arsenal.

Tooling

Micro Tools from http://www.archmicrotool.com

Bits for cutting plastic from ONSRUD http://www.plasticrouting.com/

Miniature Endmills and micro tooling from http://www.monstertool.com

Collets and collet nuts from http://www.precisebits.com/gateways/ColletsNutsHome.htm

Controllers and Electronics

All my electronics and motors came from http://www.kelinginc.net

PoKeys USB I/O board http://www.poscope.com and http://www.cnc4pc.com

Some of the best controllers around http://www.geckodrive.com/

Stepper controllers, break out boards, pendants, etc from http://www.cnc4pc.com

Buttons, enclosures, power supplies, steppers etc from http://www.automationdirect.com (great source, fast shipping)

 Industrial enclosures http://www.factorymation.com/

Stepper motors and drivers http://www.circuitspecialists.com/

Indicators, switches etc http://www.bannerengineering.com/

Raw Materials, Fasteners, Mechanical, Lights, etc

Fasteners, tools, raw materials etc from http://www.use-enco.com (good prices, good selection)

Fasteners, tools, raw materials, linear bearings, extrusion etc from http://www.mcmaster.com (sells just about anything you could need, fast shipping)

Clamps, hand wheels, knobs from http://www.carrlane.com

Clamps, fixture and machine components from http://www.jwwinco.com

Way covers and bellows from http://www.gortite.com

Thumbscrews and knobs from http://www.shear-loc.com

All kinds of mechanical parts and motors from http://www.allelectronics.com

LED lights from http://www.superbrightleds.com

Panel wiring raceway, wire terminals etc http://www.panduit.com

Pneumatics

Cylinders (actuators) and solenoids http://www.clippard.com

Cylinders (actuators) and solenoids http://www.bimba.com

Dust Control

Dust Deputy cyclonic vacuum attachment (pre filter)  http://www.dustdeputy.com

MEMFLEX Brush strips for vacuum hoods http://www.flex-guard.com/

Nozzles for dust control, cooling etc http://www.bex.com

Parts Specifically Related to Home CNC

Nice selection including Rack and Pinion drive components http://www.cncrouterparts.com

A great source for spindle mounts of all kinds http://www.k2cnc.com

A great site for several major mini mill (X2, X3, G0704 etc) and mini lathe conversion kits http://www.cncfusion.com/

If you need to order something from Amazon.Com and use the Amazon search box below

to place your order, it helps me keep this project going and doesn't cost you anymore than

going directly to Amazon.com - I appreciate your support.