{"id":282,"date":"2008-03-28T07:49:59","date_gmt":"2008-03-28T12:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ramblindan.org\/?p=220"},"modified":"2008-03-28T07:49:59","modified_gmt":"2008-03-28T12:49:59","slug":"small-but-mighty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thehobbyistmachineshop.com\/?p=282","title":{"rendered":"Small But Mighty"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you read the special Article I wrote called Funding HB2<\/a> you know I am struggling with the cost of building a large first class CNC router, especially the long term consequences of a large investment. Like many hobbyist, I become very zealous in studying all the details before I leap. Actually that is a worthy trait for the hobbyist that has if nothing else, a lot of time.<\/p>\n

What I decided is HB2 is not a machine for business. I discuss that option in the other article. HB1 is definitely too small for the work I\u00a0want to attempt\u00a0such as 3D Lithophanes. So is the Taig, but the Taig does provide a 5.5″x12″ working area. I can dabble there. My vision for HB2 has focused in on a working area between 18″x18″ and 24″x24″. Standard quarter and half sheet engraving material can be purchased in 12″x24″ and 24″x24″ sizes. That makes 18″x24″ sound real good as a target size.<\/p>\n

That smaller footprint can help provide a very stable platform because of the shorter spans at a reasonable cost for materials. Also that sizes HB2 components so they can be machined on my existing machine shop tools.<\/p>\n

The shorter spans reduce the need for high speed rapids and put the controls back into the realm of stepper motors. The best part is I think for me, that it can be built out-of-pocket with no long term finance or pressure to get return on investment. Hmm… a hobby perhaps?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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