Msv > These WBs don't cost anything to us (luckily). All work is possible via good friends relations in industrial world who permit us to realize WB when machines don't work for the firm (during night for EDM automatically). Thanks to them, we can have access to EDM, laser, waterjet, 5 axis CNC and whatever we want for nothing (without abusing obviously). Who want to pay $800 for a WB prototype? Not me
, it costs a little to the firm only (special wire isn't cheap at all, electricity, etc.).
IMO, homemade isn't necessary done with a hand saw and drill press only, but I prefer say "not commercial" without restrictions about milling methods. Everyone is free to use what he want and have
. You can do your own EDM machine at home, it's not really difficult if you are a good worker. Try Google, there are examples of home-made EDM machine (to destroy a broken tap in a hole for example).
Satanicoo > My micro-pin version 0.5*0.5 mm at right (best design) just after milling:
