Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Suggestion

whitey wrote:

> Thanks Danny. I may start with something like a X-3 but I would much rather have a larger mill. And I already have 2.A Gorton and a smaller Index. And just thought as I have always been interested and now 72 and retired it might pass some time and be fun to learn something new.

OK, now we are getting some specifics. First, if you have the room and
the capability to move a larger machine, ALWAYS go for the big one
first, and save yourself a lot of hassle down the road. I have an early
Bridgeport, with a 9 x 31" table. I wish it was bigger, but I can do
most projects without limitations. I also have a desktop machine,
solely for dragging to shows, the work envelope is way too small for
almost any part I'd make.

You can save a lot of mechanical work, and usually end up with a better
machine, if you start with a dead CNC machine that already has
ballscrews and other CNC adaptations on it. A dead CNC is usually much
cheaper than a usable manual machine, too.

Jon