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I'll be updating this thread as things get added, so post any resources you've used and would recommend for CNC. I was looking for some cutters I've purchased before (at Leo's recommendation), found them and didn't want to lose the link again. I'd like to make this a sticky.
CNC Kits:
Inventables
Shapeoko
http://www.cncrouterparts.com/index.php
Parts:
Openbuilds Part Store
Inventables
Cutters:
SGS cutters (uncoated)- http://www.carbidedepot.com/sgs.aspx
Drillman1 on ebay
MLCS
TINY special bits - down to .001 diameter (yes I do):
http://bitsbits.com/
Tapered Ball Nose cutters:
http://www.bqtool.com/
CNC Control software:
Mach3 - http://www.machsupport.com/
Universal Gcode Sender
CAM/Design Sofware:
VCarve - http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve.htm
SketchUp/SketchUcam (SUcam actually works pretty good, but I'm dealing with them about an error that's fairly small, unless you have parts that have to fit!)
http://www.artcam.com/
http://www.enroutesoftware.com/default
CAM Software:
MakerCAM
DiyCAM
Design Software:
Inkscape
3D models and clipart:
http://www.vectorart3d.com/
https://www.vectorclip3d.com/
http://www.3dmodelclub.com/cmsj15/
Materials:
CAD software:
https://www.3ds.com/products-service...-cad-software/ (this is FREE)
http://sketchup.com
Metallic Paints:
http://www.modernmasters.com/
Inspirational followings/blogs:
http://www.enrouteadventures.blogspot.com/
http://www.imaginationcorporation.com/journal/
Tutorials:
http://www.precisebits.com/tutorials/calibrating_feeds_n_speeds.htm
Chinese Machines: (these are ones I know have good reputation)
http://www.salecnc.com/catalog/
http://www.qcrouter.net/ contact: Annie Chen
CNC Kits:
Inventables
Shapeoko
http://www.cncrouterparts.com/index.php
Parts:
Openbuilds Part Store
Inventables
Cutters:
SGS cutters (uncoated)- http://www.carbidedepot.com/sgs.aspx
Drillman1 on ebay
MLCS
TINY special bits - down to .001 diameter (yes I do):
http://bitsbits.com/
Tapered Ball Nose cutters:
http://www.bqtool.com/
CNC Control software:
Mach3 - http://www.machsupport.com/
Universal Gcode Sender
CAM/Design Sofware:
VCarve - http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve.htm
SketchUp/SketchUcam (SUcam actually works pretty good, but I'm dealing with them about an error that's fairly small, unless you have parts that have to fit!)
http://www.artcam.com/
http://www.enroutesoftware.com/default
CAM Software:
MakerCAM
DiyCAM
Design Software:
Inkscape
3D models and clipart:
http://www.vectorart3d.com/
https://www.vectorclip3d.com/
http://www.3dmodelclub.com/cmsj15/
Materials:
CAD software:
https://www.3ds.com/products-service...-cad-software/ (this is FREE)
http://sketchup.com
Metallic Paints:
http://www.modernmasters.com/
Inspirational followings/blogs:
http://www.enrouteadventures.blogspot.com/
http://www.imaginationcorporation.com/journal/
Tutorials:
http://www.precisebits.com/tutorials/calibrating_feeds_n_speeds.htm
Chinese Machines: (these are ones I know have good reputation)
http://www.salecnc.com/catalog/
http://www.qcrouter.net/ contact: Annie Chen
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