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Hello!! I have been checking out this site from time to time and thought it was time to join. I am currently working on building my own CNC plasma table. Excited to learn more from other members on this site.
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I have received so much help and knowledge here, youll be glad you signed up. Like seeing others builds, post some pics if you can and have fun.
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Just curious ... Why build your own table? I know you probably CAN, but why reinvent the wheel? There are so many tables out there now, selling at really great prices, as people move to lasers. I suppose, if you are just doing it for the sense of self accomplishment, okay. I look at old cars all the time. There are many that need endless labor to restore them. Yes, some people really enjoy that, but I am already 66, and so I must face reality. I either buy a restored car, or I don't buy a car.Bogey wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 6:22 pm Hello!! I have been checking out this site from time to time and thought it was time to join. I am currently working on building my own CNC plasma table. Excited to learn more from other members on this site.
Good luck with your table project!
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(14) X-TOOL LASERS
LaserPecker 1 PRO, LP-2, LP-4 + accs
50 Watt GALVO fiber
TYVOK Spider S1 60W Diode Laser 49" x 96"
1,000 Watt 4x8 Fiber Laser Table
(2) X-TOOL Apparel Printers
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Fortus 400mc
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I hear what you’re saying Joe, I to am at an age where i just don't have certain things in me anymore. In the case of a table its a pretty clean job, not overly labor intensive (compared to car resto), lots of money to be saved, and you have knowledge of the entire machine if anything goes wrong.
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Welcome aboard Bogey! Building your own table will be so much more instructive and fun than simply going the "store bought" route. Many here have successfully done the same with great success and satisfaction. There is a "diy" section of this forum with lots of great information and documented builds. Good Luck!!Bogey wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 6:22 pm Hello!! I have been checking out this site from time to time and thought it was time to join. I am currently working on building my own CNC plasma table. Excited to learn more from other members on this site.
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AREA wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:43 pm I hear what you’re saying Joe, I to am at an age where i just don't have certain things in me anymore. In the case of a table its a pretty clean job, not overly labor intensive (compared to car reto), lots of money to be saved, and you have knowledge of the entire machine if anything goes wrong.



Very much agreed! The knowledge gained and satisfaction will be well worth the effort. Anybody can just go out and buy a table - and perhaps for those not technically inclined that is a good approach. My first cnc table was diy home build and I learned a lot plus had loads of fun. I think Tom, Steve, and some of the others here will agree.
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We are not in a cookie cuter world, the old different strokes for different folks is at play here. I'm 81 and I still love getting my hands into things. Being able to build things from scratch is fun and you get to share the fun with others on site like this. Helps keeping the old gray matter moving too.
Using the sweat equity has allowed me to buy other things, in place of plunking down a wad of cash of one thing. Not every body has your deep pockets Joe
Using the sweat equity has allowed me to buy other things, in place of plunking down a wad of cash of one thing. Not every body has your deep pockets Joe
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acourtjester wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:18 pm We are not in a cookie cuter world, the old different strokes for different folks is at play here. I'm 81 and I still love getting my hands into things. Being able to build things from scratch is fun and you get to share the fun with others on site like this. Helps keeping the old gray matter moving too.
Using the sweat equity has allowed me to buy other things, in place of plunking down a wad of cash of one thing. Not every body has your deep pockets Joe



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New member here. I paid the $20 to be able to download files but it's still not giving me access. What do I need to do? I also didn't receive my complimentary file batch. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I expect that you will receive a welcome email from Admin within 24 hours or so. That email should offer you options as to which set of complimentary files you want.lulu319 wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2025 12:17 am New member here. I paid the $20 to be able to download files but it's still not giving me access. What do I need to do? I also didn't receive my complimentary file batch. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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