Re: New member new to cnc.

Hi Ballendo,

Why an aluminum "box", and where would you find it?

I'd definitely agree on the 5400 over the 200 for CNC. The Rotary table
is a good addition, 'tho.

Alan KM6VV


ballendo wrote:

>
> Graham,
>
> Some have had problems withthe 2000 mill twisting on its column
> during cuts. There was some discussion on the sherline yahoo gorup
> awhile back.
>
> Also, the 5400 presents a more "known" setup than the myriad of
> adjustments that have to be checked and re-checked when using the
> 2000. Now, that's not any different than a "real" mill, but even the
> large cnc machines do away with most of the "adjustability" so that
> the machine/cutter location is more easily established/determined...
>
> Lastly, if you clamp a 2x6x1/4 wall, 12 inch long, rectangular
> alum "box" extrusion to the table of a 5400 and use the horizontal
> milling base accessory from Sherline; you will have a large area to
> work AND the "dust" will tend to fall away due to gravity. This
> technique also works well for other "flat" workpieces, like pc
> boards...
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo