Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-02-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Went for $2555. People spend more on a card game... or kids... On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 2:20 AM, Dave e...@dc9.tzo.com wrote: On 1/25/2012 12:31 AM, Stuart Stevenson wrote: since I am about 5 miles from the base a second trip would not be a problem - if I forgot some paperwork

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-02-02 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Thu, 2012-02-02 at 21:53 -0500, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: Went for $2555. People spend more on a card game... or kids... I paid around $2000 for my Shizouka, in good shape, with Bandit, tool changer and some tooling. Hopefully, at this price, the buyer is serious about restoring it. -- Kirk

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-24 Thread Eric Keller
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 10:20 PM, Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.comwrote: The motor was probably removed by the same process that modified the control boxes. That's pretty sad to see. It really looks like the whole thing has been on its side, and it's hard to believe there isn't significant

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-24 Thread andy pugh
On 22 January 2012 08:07, a...@conceptmachinery.com wrote: why retrofit bridgeport machine when one can buy cnc machine X 50 Y 26 travel CNC mill for $6.5 k That machine cost $85k new, so the standard of bearings, castings, screws etc is likely to be a lot better than a built-down-to-a-price

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-24 Thread Dave
On 1/24/2012 3:49 AM, Eric Keller wrote: On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 10:20 PM, Stuart Stevensonstus...@gmail.comwrote: The motor was probably removed by the same process that modified the control boxes. That's pretty sad to see. It really looks like the whole thing has been on its

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-24 Thread Stuart Stevenson
On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 9:18 PM, Mark Cason farmerboy1...@yahoo.com wrote: On 01/23/2012 11:58 AM, Stuart Stevenson wrote: If no one on this list buys this machine I will bid on it. This machine is on the Air Force Base. If I can, I will pick it up for anyone that buys it. I have never

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-24 Thread Dave
On 1/25/2012 12:31 AM, Stuart Stevenson wrote: since I am about 5 miles from the base a second trip would not be a problem - if I forgot some paperwork That is extremely convenient. :-) The last two base visits I had the GL guy met me at the gate and I followed his car back to

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-23 Thread Stuart Stevenson
If no one on this list buys this machine I will bid on it. This machine is on the Air Force Base. If I can, I will pick it up for anyone that buys it. I have never been on the base before so I don't know their rules. I will try to find out. Stuart On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 6:34 PM, Karl Schmidt

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-23 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 11:58 -0600, Stuart Stevenson wrote: If no one on this list buys this machine I will bid on it. This machine is on the Air Force Base. If I can, I will pick it up for anyone that buys it. I have never been on the base before so I don't know their rules. I will try to find

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-23 Thread Dave
I've bought from Government Liquidation before. They usually do exactly what they specify. If they says users loads .. it is your job to get the machine moved from where it is to your trailer etc. Don't expect any help at all. (You might want to ask how close you can get your truck/trailer

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-23 Thread Ed
Kirk Wallace wrote: On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 11:58 -0600, Stuart Stevenson wrote: If no one on this list buys this machine I will bid on it. This machine is on the Air Force Base. If I can, I will pick it up for anyone that buys it. I have never been on the base before so I don't know their rules.

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-23 Thread Stuart Stevenson
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Ed ate...@mwt.net wrote: Kirk Wallace wrote: On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 11:58 -0600, Stuart Stevenson wrote: If no one on this list buys this machine I will bid on it. This machine is on the Air Force Base. If I can, I will pick it up for anyone that buys it.

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-22 Thread a
Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland Kansas is just too far for me. http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=4975994 Looks like the were a litte agressive on the control system

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-22 Thread Karl Schmidt
On 01/22/2012 02:07 AM, a...@conceptmachinery.com wrote: Hi why retrofit bridgeport machine when one can buy cnc machine X 50 Y 26 travel CNC mill for $6.5 k those bridgeport will have similar price anyway. After one will buy used machine, beside retrofit controller with EMC2 need to learn

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-21 Thread Dave
That machine was likely dropped on the bottom corner of the control panel and then it roller over and hit the operator panel. That machine could have a lot of problem besides the controls depending on how far it fell. Notice that no loading assistance will be provided, perhaps the moron who

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-21 Thread Karl Schmidt
Interesting - I have a similar Wells Index waiting for some free time to retrofit LinuxCNC on. These were good machines, a lot used by the navy. Good manufacture support - they have records based on serial number - you can ask them about it before you buy.

[Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-20 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Kansas is just too far for me. http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=4975994 Looks like the were a litte agressive on the control system with the forklift. -- Keep Your Developer Skills Current with

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-20 Thread Peter C. Wallace
-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland Kansas is just too far for me. http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=4975994 Looks like the were a litte agressive on the control system with the forklift. Ahh, they just tenderized it a little... There's

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-20 Thread gene heskett
On Friday, January 20, 2012 12:35:37 PM BRIAN GLACKIN did opine: Kansas is just too far for me. http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=4975994 Looks like the were a litte agressive on the control system with the forklift. Look again. They obviously intended that machine to