RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Future CNC man

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Tim,
>
> I think I've sen your posting on the Shoptask site. YOu a owner of
> one.

Yes I am the proud owner of a Shoptask. It is the model previous to the
current Eldorado. I have had it about 2 - 1/2 years.

> If so what is your opinion on there system and the avaiable
> options both from them and third party.

I am happy with the basic machine. It is a darn good lathe and an OK mill.
Major drawback to the mill is the lack of a knee or moving head. I was about
ready to get the quadralift to solve this problem and ended up running in to
such a good deal on a Bridgeport that I bought Bridgett instead. Cost me
less than the Quadralift. If you are seriously considering a Shoptask I
would say that the Quadralift option is a must have.

> Is it a good buy?

I think it is a good value for the money. It is not as good a buy as you can
get on something like a Bridgeport series I or II with a blown control, but
then again it does not require the commitment in shop space, phase
converter, tooling, negotiating with the wife, etc. It is not a perfect
machine and there are plenty of things you will end up tweaking, but if you
are constrained on space but need something bigger than a desktop type unit
I think it is the best bang for the buck.

> How about customer service?

I have been treated fairly. Seems that people who act like jerks don't get
much service.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> You can email me directly so as not to cloud the
> CNC with machine topics. However maybe more folks would be interested
> in 3-n-1 systems. I'm like you no space and a wife at my wallet ;)
>
> Shawn
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