Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] What cnc setup to buy for my sherline mill?

Agreed, some people need to be taken by the hand and are willing to pay for
it. I agree on the Windows issue, but Flashcut no longer has the lock on
that market like they used to.

Here is what I would do if I wanted the no brainer Sherline conversion that
ran on Windows:

Assuming you already have the manual mill
Sherline factory motor mounts ( I am a Sherline dealer and will sell them at
$157.25 for the #6700 kit. Go to www.KTMarketing.com )
Dan's tested 3 axis system for $500 (Brand new on his site and a complete
turnkey controller with power supply)
Dan's 210 in/oz motors at $119 each ($357 total)
Master5 (buy now and you will get a free license for the new Mach1 when
released, $100)
Just over $1100 and no thinking involved. That is $700 off the Flashcut
price and includes the motor mounts and stronger motors. For the savings you
can buy a copy of Vector NURBS at Fred's current list deal price.

OK, I agree Flashcut will give you an 800 number for the extra money.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

----- Original Message -----
> Tim Goldstein wrote:
>
> > Flashcut gets good reviews, but is very high dollar for what you get.
>
> That depends if you are interested in taking the "Scenic Route", or
Getting right to the destination. For many, especially newcomers, they can
save themselves countless hours of fiddling around
> making the "mix and match" concept work. Indeed "Mix and Match Does work,
but we would all admit, when we started, it was both a bit intimidating and
sometimes stressful when we spent money on
> stuff that did not deliver.
>
> It is true, that many new options have appeared in this past year to
control a machine. Still, with all these new control options, I still don't
think anyone's package is any better than FlashCut
> for a newbie. When you go for a full package for a Sherline from them, Bet
your bottom dollar you will be making parts quickly and not breathing in
Solder Fumes. :-) Once assembled, Plug it in,
> turn it on, and make stuff ! Especially in regards a Sherline, as they
already have Setup files ready to go for those machines.
>
> For me, the effortless "Windows Compatability" aspect (networking etc.) is
worth EVERY Dime. And the new upcoming Version will just make it worth all
that much more.
>
> Chris L
>
>
>
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