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CNCCookbook 2016 Hobby CNC Machine Survey
1.
What kinds of CNC machines do you own?
CNC Milling Machine
CNC Router
3D Printer
CNC Lathe
CNC Plasma Table
Other (please specify)
2.
How did you get your CNC machines?
Bought a used industrial machine
Converted a manual machine
Bought a new machine
Built my machine from scratch
Other (please specify)
3.
Have you ever used CNC machines at a Maker Space or similar shared facility?
Yes
No
4.
Have you used your CNC machines to make money?
No, they're just for fun.
Yes, I do some custom machining for people like a Job Shop
Yes, I make a product that I sell
Other (please specify)
5.
How long have you owned a working CNC machine?
Less than a year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
6.
Which brands of CNC Machine do you own?
Tormach
Sieg
Grizzly
Carbide3D
Shapeoko
Taig
Sherline
Other (please specify)
7.
Which GCode Language do your CNC Machines use?
Mach3
LinuxCNC / PathPilot
GRBL
Fanuc
Other (please specify)
8.
Which Materials do you cut on your CNC machines?
Wood
Plastics
Aluminum
Brass
Steel
Tough Materials: Stainless, Tool Steel, Titanium, etc.
Other (please specify)
9.
What sorts of projects are you most interested in for your CNC work?
Tooling and shop-related projects
Auto and motorsports
Art
Gunsmithing
Robotics
Furniture
Knife Making and Everyday Carry
Toys and Games
Other (please specify)