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  1. I have been in touch with them because I am...

    I have been in touch with them because I am wanting to upgrade from my current TC12-22 to a new machine. They are not too communicative for a company selling a $7000 machine, which doesn’t inspire...
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    Re: How capable are these machines?

    I was just thinking if you wanted to buy 2 separate machines to do the work you are looking at $15-20k used....
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    A very important consideration for an expensive...

    A very important consideration for an expensive machine!
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    Re: How capable are these machines?

    Depends on your budget, if you must get the job done in CNC and your budget is under $15k, I think the ShopMaster is about your only option.

    Talk to JT, he will try and sell you one but generally...
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    Re: Rust prevention for the winter

    Interesting find. Out here in the high northwest desert it isn't as much of a concern but when you let something sit 10 years between uses, yes, rust prevention is necessary. Thanks.
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    Keep us informed about your use of this machine....

    Keep us informed about your use of this machine. I bought a used 1220XL from JT in 1999 and have had good dealings with the company. I really want to upgrade someday so will be following your work...
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    Great to hear a good review, you hear so many bad...

    Great to hear a good review, you hear so many bad ones you'd think SOMEONE would start making good ones. Keep us posted on projects and uses for the 6-jaw.
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    Re: GOOD DEALS ON E-BAY

    The Workshop Practice Series of books looks interesting, I have seen other places offering them too, I might check them out, thanks for the tip...
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    Like I said, I don't have one yet, but I have...

    Like I said, I don't have one yet, but I have read many posts, some positive, got a lot of work done and paid for their machines quickly, some really negative 'never buy from them again', I think if...
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    Re: New To ShopTask or ShopMaster

    I too am looking to upgrade to a new machine, I haven't had any trouble with the company.

    Bought my ShopTask 12-22TC from them used in 1999 and bought a bunch of tooling, all works well (for the...
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    Re: Shoptask 2000 modified

    I was referring to LtDan's picture, the subject of this post.
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    Re: Shoptask 2000 modified

    This is interesting and deserves a full build blog, one photo is not enough for me.
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    Listed as 2 HP, but many say the actual torque...

    Listed as 2 HP, but many say the actual torque capability (if that is the right wording) of the drive can be quite a bit less. I have an older ShopTask rated at 1/2 HP and it works OK, but you must...
  14. Re: Mill turn owner feedback for a prospective buyer

    Thanks for your reply toroco, I appreciate a 'user's' view.
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    Re: SHOPMASTER WARRANTY

    The 'History of 3 in 1 Machines page is dead too (linked off the order page)...
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    Re: TRUMP'S 35% TARIFF

    I tried to make this brief but it just wasn't possible. I did avoid political rhetoric but these issues are complex. I would not post such things on Facebook but a machinists forum I think would be...
  17. Well shucks, if it was a snake, it woulda bit me!...

    Well shucks, if it was a snake, it woulda bit me! Looked back at the page clicking at anything that looked like a link before I saw that right after the first paragraph!

    Interesting looking at the...
  18. Re: Mill turn owner feedback for a prospective buyer

    I am in the same position as you Andy, just have a 12-22TC and am thinking of upgrading sometime so will be following this thread...
  19. I know this is an old post but I see you have not...

    I know this is an old post but I see you have not received an answer yet.

    I am familiar with the Shop Task/ Shop Master line but not the Eldorado name. This page from the Internet Archive shows...
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    That looks SOLID. Well if there was ANY problem...

    That looks SOLID. Well if there was ANY problem with rigidity, it's gone now!

    I appreciate you posting these things JT, I have an old 12-22 I bought used in the '90's and if a couple projects work...
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    Re: ENGRAVING WITH THE SHOPMASTER

    This is REALLY cool! Every machinist needs an engraved card to show off!
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    Re: Enclosure for CNC Mill Drill

    Looks great! And the video link is pretty cool too. I hope to upgrade from my ShopTask 12-22 someday and if you use flood cooling you gotta have something like this!
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    Re: Hit my 1000th paid part on Shopmaster

    So true! I have been imagineering machining projects for years and will start soon several on my old ShopTask 12-22...

    I remember a guy who owned a machine shop when I was just out of high...
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