Notice the comment

"Starting bid is $500"

CL usually popoos those.


On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Jon Elson <el...@pico-systems.com> wrote:

> Charles Steinkuehler wrote:
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> > Besides my 3D printing endeavors, I am involved with trying to get a
> > hackerspace going here in Topeka.  Recently a CNC mill that might make
> > a good LinuxCNC retrofit candidate popped up on the local craigslist:
> >
> > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/3892182813.html
> >
> > Can anyone advise if this looks like it would be a good candidate for
> > conversion to LinuxCNC, and what I should watch out for if I actually
> > go to inspect and/or buy it?
> >
> Looks fairly good.  Appears it may have SEM motors, which are quite good.
> Appears to have 5" travel on the quill, which is a limitation, but same as
> a Bridgeport.  Lots of toolholders, which are more valuable than the
> mill.  If the ways and ballscrews are in good shape, grab it.  It would be
> good to see it under power, you can detect some problems by listening.
>
> Jon
>
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