RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Future CNC man

The main reason to convert a 3 in 1 to CNC is that is what you have the room
for. I have a Shoptask and feel it was a good investment. It fit the space I
had available and has the capacity for the projects I planned for it. No, it
is not a Bridgeport, but I can assure you it will machine circles around
your Sherline ( I know I had both a Sherline lathe and Mill and while I
think they are great little machines they limited me far more than the
Shoptask ever has ).

Switching from lathe to mill mode takes no more time than what I have to do
upon booting up the Bridgeport CNC I have and there is an economy in only
needing 1 computer, 3 drives, 3 motors, and 1 power supply for both a CNC
lathe and mill. No I can't run them both at the same time, but I wouldn't
want to either.

There are lots of CNC 3 in 1 machines around doing good solid work. Just
like picking any machine you have to analyze your need, your wallet, your
experience, and your available space. I have some info on my CNC Shoptask on
my website.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
http://www.ktmarketing.com/CNC.html

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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., shawnusa@e... wrote:
> > Now if I can
> > just make up my mind on a 3-n-1 machine! :)
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> > Shawn
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> Any particular reason why you want to convert a 3in1 machine to cnc?
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> It seems to me to be asking for frusteration. 1) I haven't heard
> anyone overwhelmingly recommend any 3in1 - more frequent response is
> that in general that they don't do anything really well. 2) You will
> have the additional task of re-initializing/calibrating the cnc setup
> every time you change from one machine mode to another (maybe I don't
> know what I'm talking about, I have yet to set up my Sherline cnc).
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> Do you know of any web sites where anyone has converted a 3in1 to
> cnc? I would be interested in seeing it if there is such a web site.
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> Sean
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