Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Sherline vs. Taig head was Re: Has anybody tried BobCad software?

On Fri Feb 20 02:39:00 2004 ballendo wrote:

>Ron,
>
>Several things, really.
>
>Most important is the motor and drive that comes with it. Universal
>input--ac,dc,90-250v-- speed controlled dc motor. Motor mounting is
>MUCH better than the Taig(just look at the pics of each on the Mfr's
>sites...)
>
>Next, although the taig and sherline both use 3/4-16 threads, they
>are slightly different in the lengths of various features. And
>sherline, IMO has a better selection--and better quality-- of spindle
>related accessories.
>
>The Sherline has a 10K RPM option. I don't know if Taig does. But if
>they do, I'd again question their motor and it's terrible mounting.
>
>And finally, the sherline is the head that Joe Vicar used to develop
>his auto tool changer. He's working on adapting it to other heads,
>but there's something to be said for using what it was made on/for.
>
>Against this, if you don't mind the lower fit and finish of the
>items, you can get spindle accessories from Taig at lower cost than
>from sherline. (But I read earlier tonight 2 comments about what to
>do to make the taig 3 jaw chuck grip steel 1-1/2" firmly; the single
>response said, (paraphrased)"I don't know either. I just take light
>cuts and deal with it" Now the question is not about lathes, but this
>question/answer is in line with my personal experience of taig vs.
>sherline parts. (They both work; but the sherline QC and finish is
>better, IMO.)
>
>And only an opinion, but in that opinion, Sherline is a better
>company to deal with...
>
>Ballendo
>
>P.S. Paul over at www.cnconabudget.com is offering adapters to mount
>the Sherline Head to the Taig. Based on the response, I'd say I'm not
>alone in feeling that the Sherline head is overall superior to the
>Taig. (But the Taig is superior to the sherline for steel cutting,
>IMO.)
>
>
>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Thompson"
><barebooger@c...> wrote:
>> What is the advantage to the Sherline head?
>>
>> Ron Thompson
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: ballendo
>> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:47 AM
>> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Has anybody tried BobCad software?
>>
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I'd look at the Taig mill, with a sherline head...
>>
>> We just discussed this either here in CCED, or over at the DIY-
>CNC
>> yahoo group...
>>
>> Ballendo
>>
>> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Buck Sisson" <buck@r...>
>> wrote:
>> > I am trying to get started on a CNC milling system and am
>concerned
>> > about alot of things? As usual I am trying to keep the costs
>down
>> but
>> > still windup with a system that I can use.
>> > It seems that several different sources of CAD softare have
>been
>> > tried out by this group and I would like some suggetions as to
>what
>> I
>> > need to get started with. I have been looking at the Sherline
>8020
>> > mill package and am a little worried about its ability to
>machine
>> > mild steel.
>> > Any ideas???

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