Opinions needed re: Dyna Myte mill

Hi Patrick,

Sounds like a find If you can get it! Replace the stepper drivers with
Gecko's, use the existing power supplies, and add a PC. I'm not
familiar enough with all the mills to tell you much there, but I'd op
for it instead of my RF-31 I'm planning on retrofitting. I see ways
for Z, which is better then the round column of my RF-31, and I notice
that it has a lube system. You will have to figure out the spindle
motor problem.

I live just outside Santa Cruz (Scotts Valley), and I think I know Rowe,
over by CostCo? Hope it works out for you.

Contact me if I can help, or just kibbitz!

Alan KM6VV


motoproto wrote:

>
> Group,
>
> i hope this isn't straying too far OT, my apologies if it does. i've
> been prototyping small parts for rc models with my maxnc, and i'm
> coming to realize the machine's limitations in terms of rigidity and
> power. while looking for industrial quality machines if found this:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1734135641
>
> the machine is not functioning, so i thought it may be an opportunity
> to buy it for a reasonable amount and retrofit it for PC control.
>
> i will inspect the machine (as much as i know how) for mechanical
> integrity this morning (in Santa Cruz), then visit the manufacturer
> in the afternoon (San Jose) to try to determine it's value by
> comparing it to the cost of a new machine. i'm hoping that some of
> you will render an opinion about the value of the machine, and the
> viability and affordability of a PC control retrofit. specifically,
> will i end up spending more to get this machine working than i would
> spend on some similar alternative? i realize that putting a dollar
> amount on such a vaguely described setup is difficult, so ballpark
> figures and basic opinions will be greatly appreciated.
>
> i need a machine capable of making small parts in limited quantities
> with reasonable accuracy, and i feel like i'm pushing the envelope of
> the maxnc even when cutting soft materials (aluminum).
>
> thanks,
>
> patrick