Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Mill Opinions & CNC simulators

Fred Smith wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:
> > yahoo@s... wrote:
> > eye. There ARE new machines in intermediate size and price ranges,
> > ie. Grizzley, MaxNC, etc. I would much rather have a 40+ year old
> > Bridgeport (I actually have a 1938 Bridgeport converted to CNC)
> > than one of these small, light machines.
>
> Oh Jon, I know what you mean. I just got a flier from Harvey Machine
> in Minneapolis, MN. They have TWO Leblond Regals with Ge-550's,
> asking $2500 each. (19 x 54 inches)They have servos and ball screws,
> the hydrashift speed changer and even come with the Aloris quick
> change toolpasts. These are REAL tools at a hobby price...drool,
> drool, drool.
>
> Sure wish I had the room, time and money for one of them.

Yes, they are a BIT big for the average basement. I am sort of looking
for a larger lathe, in the 14-15" class. But, it will have to be pretty
close by, or the shipping could become VERY expensive.

Jon