CNC Resources
Here are some of the links to sites I found to be particularly useful when I was building my CNC milling machine.
Parts
Rockcliff MFG – I used their 4 axis electronics kit.
Dumpster CNC – Custom parts, couplers and anti-backlash nuts.
Enco – I got my milling bits from here, lost of great stuff
Plans
Rockcliff MFG – I used their build plans as well.
Software
Mill Control
Mach 3 – This is the software I use to control my machine
CAM Software
Vectric – This is the software I wish I could afford. It doubles as a CAD type program.
Mesh CAM – This is the software I will probably use for my CAM needs
LazyCAM – This is the software has a free version bundled with Mach 3
CAD Software
CadStd – This is the software I will most likely be using for my CAD needs
AutoCAD – I used this software extensively when I was a student in high school
Machine Add-ons
Touch Plate – How to add a touch plate to autoset the Z axis height, see it on YouTube
Help
Rockcliff Fourms – Some of the smartest and most helpful diy’ers out there live on these forums