RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig -vs- Sherline Mill for CNC Conversion

Alan:

I suggest that you post this message on the Sherline List as well and also
take a look at the prices for the upgrades. One nice thing about Sherlines
is that you can buy any part that they make, so you can upgrade even the
oldest machine to be the same as the newest. However, you must determine
whether or not the upgrade is cost effective.

If you're looking at Taig vs Sherline, I think that you also have to look at
the accessories that are available (including those which you already have)
and determine which ones you'll need and whether or not those accessories
are suitable to the Taig.

As far as the 2000 is concerned, Technically it has more axes of motion and
a larger depth on the Y-Axis so it should not be as stiff as the 5000 or
5400. However, I've got one and found that, as long as you keep the mating
surfaces of the column clean, there's been enough friction to prevent the
head from swiveling about the Z-Column. Typically, I wipe these surfaces
with alcohol whenever I add or remove the column extender.

-- Carol & Jerry Jankura
Strongsville, Ohio
So many toys, So little time....

| -----Original Message-----
| From: Alan Trest [mailto:stickman@...]
| Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 8:22 PM
| To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
| Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig -vs- Sherline Mill for CNC Conversion
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| I have decided to go with either a Taig or Sherline mill for my
| conversion. Question is, I have an older 5000 series that I could
| update with new motor ect..... Buy a new 5400 or 2000 series CNC
| ready Sherline( can't help wondering about how rigid the 2000 series
| mill is.(comments welcome) or go with a CNC Ready Taig (comments
| welcome)
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| Will be using driver board from Stepperworld with 118 oz steppers.
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| Any and all comments welcome.
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| Regards,
|
| Alan Trest
| Pensacola, Florida
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