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Akin to a [[Printing|3D Printer]], the CNC provides the ability to work with objects in x, y, and z dimensions. However, it provides ''subtractive'' manufacturing, rather than ''additive''.  
Akin to a [[Printing|3D Printer]], the CNC provides the ability to work with objects in x, y, and z dimensions. However, it provides ''subtractive'' manufacturing, rather than ''additive''.  


The sudo room sign by the intercom at the 22nd st entrance was milled on this machine.
The sudo room sign by the intercom at the old 22nd st entrance was milled on such a machine!
 
=New CNC Mills=
A few sudoers have started a goal to find, borrow, buy, or build a new CNC mill that can cut a standard 4' x 8' sheet of plywood (1.219m x 2.438m). The intention is to save time, money, and sanity to create furniture, free-standing structures, and various projects like large-scale art pieces. Also it will be a lot of fun to make / install / maintain such a machine!
 
==Research==
So far, I have only found designs, kits, and proprietary mills that cost in the $3,000 - $4,000 range:
 
* $3,995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRP4896-4-x-8-Nema-34-CNC-Router-Machine-Kit-/221047250586?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3377715e9a
* $3,235 https://www.buildyourcnc.com/blackFoot48v40.aspx
* $4,000 http://www.sindrianarts.com/kikoricnc/
* $3,795 http://www.cncrouterparts.com/crp4896-4-x-8-cnc-router-kit-p-139.html?cPath=29
 
Perhaps we can find a used or second-hand mill that we can re-purpose? Keeping our eyes out.
 
=Jack's Mill=
 
Our existing mill is on loan from Jack, open to community use.


==Maintenance==
==Maintenance==

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