Re: How to upgrade a Enco to CNC

I am talking about the small enco model. it is about $950. I think is
the model you mentioned...

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., rpost@e... wrote:
> Hi, I'm looking to do the same on my Emco FB2, are you referring to
> the same machine ?
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., jpmadden@g... wrote:
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., luisguillermo98@y... wrote:
> > > I am looking for stepper mount plate, belts and chain to
upgrade
> an
> > > Enco drill/milling machine. I spent sometime already looking on
> the
> > > net and the only site that has it is the microkinetics.com but
> the
> > > kits it is very expensive. It is about $600 for the kit on the
x
> > and
> > > y axis and the z axis is about $1500. Does someone know where
to
> > find
> > > stepper mount and all the gears and chains to upgrade an Enco
to
> > CNC?
> >
> > Hi Luis,
> > I posted message 27531 on 7/15/2001 that highlights my
> experience
> > with the MK kits and an Enco mill. Bottom line; if you are going
> to
> > go with the MK kits, purchase a Bridgeport mill. Then you can
> either
> > mount the kit parts directly to the Bridgeport or use the
> Bridgeport
> > to modify the kit parts so that they actually fit the Enco.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joel