Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Taig CNC mill, Gone Bridgeport!

Where can you get a phase converter for $100? Are the static ones that
cheap?
Tom Eldredge, Trustee

----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 5:33 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Taig CNC mill, Gone Bridgeport!


> Hi Jon,
>
> My garage roll-up door is 7' or 8', whatever the code is. I think they
> could just back up the truck, lower the lift gate, and push it into my
> garage. 220v is nearby, although it would dash my son's hopes of ever
> getting the '84 Camaro in there!
>
> What's the "shop air" for? Will a tank do, or do I need a compressor
> right away?
>
> Now to sell my wife on the idea.
>
> Alan KM6VV
> P.S. Anybody want to trade a Bridgeport w/steppers for an '84 Camaro?
> ;>)
>
>
> Jon Elson wrote:
> >
> > Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Joe,
> > >
> > > Yeah, I agree! I've just seen a pair of 'em in a local Santa Cruz CA
> > > "tool" shop. His price was quite high, although I don't know what
model
> > > and what shape they're in. That's why I'm not ready to buy! And,
> > > they're HUGE! But I'm looking, and READING. I really need someone
to
> > > check them out for me (and a budget to buy 'em).
> >
> > Yes, the Series-II Bridgeport is quite a massive machine! It is about 7
1/2
> > feet tall, so there's no way I can put one in my basement, much as I'd
like to.
> > Be aware of the height of these machines when you are making your
> > decision. The Series-II, step-pulley models are only a little over 6',
and will
> > fit in many basements. The ones with the longer tables can still take
up a
> > lot of room, sideways.
> >
> > Jon
>
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