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This page describes my capabilities and lessons learned with CNC machining. My first CNC machine is the MyDIYCNC machine, found here: http://www.mydiycnc.com/complete_kit and was built from the complete kit. The machine was upgraded with a more powerful spindle (300W DC), and corresponding stronger Z axis sled. I have since purchased a Harbor Freight Mill (#44991), aka Sieg X2 clone, which should be capable of machining aluminum. This page will also serve as a cost breakdown of all components needed for the complete systems.
Subsystems
MyDIYCNC System Cost
| Part | Quantity | Unit Cost | Total Cost | Source |
| MyDIYCNC Complete Kit | 1 | $528.91 | $528.91 | MyDIYCNC |
| PCI-e 1x to Parallel Card (Rosewill RC-302E) | 1 | $24.43 | $24.43 | Newegg |
| Motor Speed Controller | 1 | $7.79 | $7.79 | eBay |
| 300W DC Spindle | 1 | $81.89 | $81.89 | eBay |
| 48V 360W DC Power Supply | 1 | $26.00 | $26.00 | eBay |
| Total Cost | $669.02 | (as of 11/12/15) |
X2 Mill System Cost
| Part | Quantity | Unit Cost | Total Cost | Source |
| Harbor Freight Mill #44991 | 1 | $587.45 | $587.45 | Harbor Freight Tools |
| 12" Digital Readout | 2 | $31.54 | $63.08 | eBay |
| 6" Digital Readout | 1 | $28.29 | $28.29 | eBay |
| 3" Screwless Vise | 1 | $59.95 | $59.95 | Little Machine Shop |
| Edge Finder | 1 | $7.50 | $7.50 | Little Machine Shop |
| 3/8" R8 Collet | 1 | $6.95 | $6.95 | Little Machine Shop |
| R8 1 Piece Drawbar | 1 | $9.95 | $9.95 | Little Machine Shop |
| Shipping/Handling/Tax | 1 | $13.38 | $13.38 | Little Machine Shop |
| 58 Piece Clamping Kit 7/16" | 1 | $48.05 | $48.05 | Amazon |
| Dial Test Indicator | 1 | $30.51 | $30.51 | Amazon |
| 1/2" R8 Collet | 1 | $7.59 | $7.59 | Enco |
| 2 Flute HSS End Mills: 1/4", 5/16", 7/16", 3/8", 1/2" | 1 | $53.41 | $53.41 | Enco |
| HSS/Cobalt Screw Machine Drills: 5/32", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" | 1 | $20.55 | $20.55 | eBay |
| Total Cost | $936.66 | (as of 11/12/15) |