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Forum: Metal forming & tools 01-24-2013, 08:37 PM
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Posted By Espeefan
Re: Sherlie /Taig /Maxnc or bench top router ???

Congratulations on your purchase, Lou. I hope you enjoy machining your own parts as much as I do! You'll start to find all kinds of excuses for using your mill.
Forum: Metal forming & tools 01-14-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,867
Posted By Espeefan
Re: Sherlie /Taig /Maxnc or bench top router ???

Lou, for most of the parts I've been making for my trucks, I've been running the X about 6" max, and on the Y, around 2" to 3". On the Z axis, well I usually don't need that much travel, but when I...
Forum: Metal forming & tools 01-14-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,867
Posted By Espeefan
Re: Sherlie /Taig /Maxnc or bench top router ???

I don't have to much add to the thread, but I thought I'd throw a photo of my mill into the mix. I can only tell you that it's been a great little machine for me, so far. I've been extremely...
Forum: Metal forming & tools 01-13-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,867
Posted By Espeefan
Re: Sherlie /Taig /Maxnc or bench top router ???

Let us know what you find out, Lou. I'm kind of surprised more guys haven't chimed in yet. There are some real pros out there. I'm just a beginner.
Forum: Metal forming & tools 01-13-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,867
Posted By Espeefan
Re: Sherlie /Taig /Maxnc or bench top router ???

Wish I could help you answer that one, Lou, but I can't. I don't have a CNC set-up. Obviously, closed loop has feedback, which is a big plus, but isn't there software that can compensate for...
Forum: Metal forming & tools 01-12-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,867
Posted By Espeefan
Re: Sherlie /Taig /Maxnc or bench top router ???

One thing that I really like about the Sherline mill is that it's a really simple task to tram the head. Just like a miniature Bridgeport! The other square column mini mills are not so adjustable! ...
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