Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Suggestion

I have received several helpful suggestions and it is appreciated. As to a FAQ section that would be great. Just listing enough of the basic questions That would let us novices ask pertain questions.
I agree with Jon I am more interested in a larger machine. And I do have a beautiful condition. Old Gorton Tape type CNC mill. With ball screws etc that I could use as a donor. And space is fortune not a problem. As I have a 50X85 foot building with a full basement to play in.With my machines as I love to restore some of these great old machines either lathes or mills.I just had the idea if I could learn some CNC I could make some special parts to restore some of the parts need cheaper.? Just price some 10 EE parts. Smile
I am surfing the web. but it seems as 99% of them all have and want to sell you exactly what you need.Smile But I will keep looking and listening to others.Thanks again Whitey

----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Elson
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 10:22 AM
Subject: 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




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