On 06/24/2013 10:18 PM, Charles Steinkuehler wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > 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
hmmm it is worth $500 just if they load it for you! ... often you can get the serial number and contact the company. They may know a lot about the particular machine. ( Wells Index knew everything about the one I picked up). Key things would be the condition of the spindle bearings, was it used to cut Au or steel? Lubrication system? Is the company still in business? ( but often they are in fine shape only the electronics died!). It appears that machines can be had for less than scrap price - they are not fun to move. Moving these beasts is best with a forklift - you will need to rent one to take it off the truck. Once on the ground, realize the need for a door and ceiling that are wide and high enough. There is a trick of using lots of round hardwood dowels - and kicking them to steer. Safety is important in moving these beasts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karl Schmidt EMail [email protected] Transtronics, Inc. WEB http://secure.transtronics.com 3209 West 9th Street Ph (785) 841-3089 Lawrence, KS 66049 FAX (785) 841-0434 Truth is mighty and will prevail. There is nothing wrong with this, except that it ain't so. --Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF.net email is sponsored by Windows: Build for Windows Store. http://p.sf.net/sfu/windows-dev2dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
