Re: old sherline Y travel

Peter,

I don't think I know the RF-45. Have you modified it or the FB-2 for
CNC? I'd like to hear more about the RF-45, and what steppers (servo?)
you needed.

tnx

Alan

ptengin@... wrote:

>
> In a message dated 10/18/00 3:12:49 PM Hawaiian Standard Time, KM6VV@...
> writes:
>
> << Circular interpolation would be fine, if I could swing all the way
> around the part! 2 or 3" throat/travel is quite limiting! Oh for a 2X
> Sherline Mill! Thought about the EMCO FB-2, that would REALLY kill my
> budget! And a Myford-7 and a...
> >>
> Alan,
>
> Ironically, the RF-45 cost less than my FB-2. And it travels twice as far
> in X and Y, 1.5 times in Z so it has a cut volume six times larger. Good
> value for the dollar. R-8 vs. MT #2 is no contest either. I'd love a Myford
> though..........
>
> Peter
> THRD, Inc.