RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: sherline table top machines

> Depends on your point of view, Tim. Certainly, the Sherline
> lathe system is
> richer in terms of its range of accessories, but I would not describe
> either as a toy - they are both capable of serious work within their
> respective working envelopes - and actually, the Taig is a
> stiffer machine
> with a larger working envelope. Of course, a Sherline dealer would
> naturally describe the Taig as a toy though ;-)

Actually the conclusion I came to on the lathe was long before I became
a Sherline dealer. The lever/ram tailstock on the Taig is a joke. It is
virtually impossible to accurately control your depth when you use it to
bore a hole. The dinky drive belt was continually slipping on me when I
was trying to bore 1/4" diameter holes into wood. The tiny cross feed
crank was hard to be accurate with. The 3 jaw chuck just did not tighten
down snuggly in an easy manner. I could go on, but the Taig lathe was a
disappointment to me. I owned one for a number of years after I sold my
original Sherline unit. The happiest day with it was the day I sold it.
The Sherline is a pleasure to use in comparison. The Sherline is also
very easy to convert to CNC and with the factory kit it can be done in
about an hour. I have seen conversions done to the Taig, but it looks
like it would take many days of custom work and still not be as solid.

As I said I have not experience with the Taig mill and have been told by
a number of users that it is a very nice unit with the exception of the
motor.

Tim
[Denver, CO]