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Hello. I"d recomend a makita 700c palm router if anybody is looking to buy. I"ve used it as a palm router for edging and for cutting out circles in 1/2" ply and mdf. I also mounted the router under a bench and run some stock through it. Some profiles took a couple of passes but quality and load...

Thank to all for your positive welcome to me. As soon as I figure it out I will post a few pic and contribute to the site.

Just noticed your reply. Thank you. I apologise for not responding before but I've had phone and computer issues but I'm back online now.

Hello again to all who have participated in this thread. I'm still undecided on which cnc router to purchase. I've heard of a british company called ooznest and they produce a cnc router set up with a working area of 1300 x 1300. There are promotional videos on you tube but I haven't seen any in...

Thank you for your replies I will mix a little thinners with dulux high gloss and see how it turns out.

Hello. I intend to paint mdf and would a like a high gloss finish. Is it ok to mix a little thinners into the gloss paint for ease of brushing. Thank you.

Just an update. I managed to use a top end bearing 1/2 x1/2 x1/4 shank to cut around a internal template i made with 3/8 ply. Using the same router blade i stepped down 4 times untill the 3/4 mdf was cut. im happy with the result. I'll gladly post a pic when i learn how.

Thank you. My template which i like to see is ontop of workpeice therefor i feel that a top bearing will suit me better. I will make several cuts using different size top bearing bits. Lets see how it goes.

Thank you for hour replies. I think i'll just go for a top bearing straight cutter bit.

Hello Mikejhn, Have you had experince with using guid bushes on a makita 700c palm router ? Im not sure the which is the smallest size bush available to fit the palm router and i don't like doing returns. I'd like to rout as close to my template ad posible. Thank you for your help

Hello, I seem to be having trouble purchasing touter guid template bushes to fit my Makita 700c palm router. After ordering a silverline set then receiving a message from seller that there was a problem with the batch made. Not sure where to go. Any suggestions please.

Nice one.

I've just looked at your cnc build thread. Well done what a fantastic job. i'd be very proud after making that. I don't have a lathe or know anybody who does. Well done.

Hi Steve. Thats right up my allie but i would not know what to buy where to buy it or how build it especialy when talking electrical components or software.

I think easy to use could be the way to go. Whst is the largest workable size peice you can produce on your x -carve ?

That sounds interesting and a path that could well worth trying. Thank you.

Thank you oakfeild. Iv'e been looking at videos on the shapeoko. I know some about cad as i participated in a cad course at college some years ago. What becomes a minfeild for me is knowing what software and hardware is good value for £££ and which hobby cnc has the largest available part...

Thank you sammy.se. I will look.

Hello. I fancy having a go at owning and using a cnc machine. Are there any members on here who could shed some light on this subject. Looking on you tube is a minefeild and mainly for the u.s market. Thank you Eysaw. :D

Hello. I am a new member of the forum and would just like to say. HELLO.