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

Hi Alan T.,

I too have an old 5000 (Sears/Sherline) mill. I have converted it to
CNC, but the old AC/DC motor (fried the speed controller) and shorter
neck (Y axis) has me inclined to get a new 5400 w/ CNC motor mounts.
The 2000, as discussed on this list before, is a fine mill, but not
quite as rigid for our purposes.

Alan KM6VV


Alan Trest wrote:

>
> 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)
>
> Will be using driver board from Stepperworld with 118 oz steppers.
>
> Any and all comments welcome.
>
> Regards,
>
> Alan Trest
> Pensacola, Florida