David, (or anyone else who wants to chime in)
Couple of questions after doing much reading, both on this thread, and V1 Engineering, but I am looking for opinions,
1. When considering a CNC, is it best to build one to do all tools, or specific machines for specific jobs. I mean if a "foamripper" is my primary goal, but having a spindle is something for the future, are there other things to consider besides the time involved in configuration, and adjustments needed when switching the "tool"? Or is it easier than I think, unless dealing with a laser, to get things dial in. (Or am I wrong about the laser as well, and it's not as hard period.)
2. It appears foam rippers and other "light duty" things (to me) are using the "low rider" style more and more, and less of the traditional X, Y, Z-axis machine with square box like rails, instead of wheels for one of the axis. Again, are there things to consider, other than workspace needed to consider between the two? I believe I'm correct in thinking that things that don't touch the material, or touch lightly the material, don't need the old style, unless the tool is heavy. But I'm error checking my thought process here. Or have I not payed attention to detail, and the low rider style, can have, or does have another wheel on the underside to eliminate lift?
I was planing to do the old style, but here lately with more photos and pictures presented, as I neared the more recent posts, and finished reading this thread, everything I thought I was going to do/build, is now under scrutiny.
Thanks in advance,
Steve