Re: **SPAM** Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] spend on DRO, pwr feed or conversion?

So, for around $2k and a week's work I can convert with new parts? am I
reading this right?
Now all I need is a free week!

> Depends on how much of a hurry you are in. You'll need a ballscrew
> assembly for X and Y about $650 new, might find one on Ebay or elsewhere
> for much less. Also Servo or Stepper motors for each axis about $100 used
> or new old stock, If they need encoders add $40 dollars to each. You'll
> need belts and toothedbelt sheaves for each axis at about $80 for the
> three new. You'll need a PC and software and the latter is free to a few
> hundred dollars depending on which one you select. Servo or stepper
> drives, Geckos are on sale for $99. A breakout board like Bob Campbells is
> a little over a $100. Also a power supply for the Servos or Steppers for a
> few hundred. A few weeks liesurely work or a week of hard work to
> assemble. Some of the prices will vary with dilligent searching. If one
> takes their time they can produce a very reliable CNC machine retrofit
> capable of complex machining operations. After retrofitting my Bridgeport,
> I wouldnt spend one nickel on DRO or a power feed. I have !
> another
> manual mill that before I knew how well these retrofits work I purchased a
> power feed for. The money wouldve been better spent towards another CNC
> control.
> Hope this helps,
>
> Ron