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I know pathpilot and now MASSO, were part of your original ideas for controlling this machine, but have you tried to look at anything more well known such as dynamotion or centroid? I realize that...

Any reason why the possible switch to the MASSO controller? I looked at their website and saw some of those YouTube videos it does look like a good controller, still gives you the flexibility that...

Very smooth. I'm so glad you have good support so far and everything is checking all of the boxes as expected. If things continue to go this well you may start a whole new revolution.

I think you picked the right type of layout for your shop. The horseshoe shape separates the pieces of equipment and allows you to have efficient use of space. Definitely glad you didn't decide to...

Hope it all goes well tomorrow.

I know the feeling of rearranging. I have been designing a layout of my future (soon come) workshop, which machines I want, and how to organize them. Alot of work...

Complete oversight on my part. Did not even think to include the servo motors for the axis. Makes sense to go for that size phase convertor then. Any idea of how much amps?

I think 10-15hp main...

It's all part of it. The fact that you moving things around because something new is coming is all part of the fun.

Document the moving things around and wiring plus compressor etc if you like,...

Glad to know it is finally here. I think some of us may be a bit more excited than you are about the arrival.

Hopefully all is well and is intact, with a fully functioning as specified machine. ...

Touché

It is always unfortunate with all the extra costs incurred, especially since you thought you worked everything out already.

The good thing is your still well under what a comparative CNC milling...

Took a quick look at the specs, the 1040 is bigger in the X and Y axis but smaller by 2 inches in the Z axis. I think one thing you gain with these machines is the rigidity and speed.

I have only...

Yes the 1032 is twice as much money as the stock Tormach, but look at what you get, a table that is twice the size, a tool changer that is not an add on part, an industrial controller (may be a...

I'm pretty much in the same pool as you, wanting a VMC that can fit in a garage, and find that Tormach or Novakon CNC Mills don't quite fit my growing needs, even though the primary usage will be for...

Looking good... Now the painfully agonizing 45 days of shipping.

I do have to agree about the customization that going with your electronics has. I have never used Linux CNC, but coming from Mach3, I somewhat got tired of the constant fiddling (I do understand...

Really looking forward to seeing how this fabulous machine turns out. I understand it been quite the journey for you, but so far everything looks really good. I have been following your post since...

The thought was nice while it lasted. I don't quite think I would have the balls to try something that ambitious anyway.

I am too looking forward to hearing some feedback as well as seeing some...

I have thought about emailing the Chinese company and seeing if they are interested in selling a machine to a user and not just distributors. Acquiring any one of these machines straight from China...

With the machine and company being so good, it's surprising that they are kind of like a grey area company with not much CNC customers. At the price points if customers found out about these machines...

I guess that makes sense. I think you can get the 1440 with a turret, but either way they all seem to be good lathes.

I'm really into the buy once be happy, instead of buying twice and spending...

I been looking at the Smithy Mills and lathes myself, and think I'm going to purchase their VMC 1032 mill, but still not quite too sure on which lathe to purchase. After looking at the lathe...

I'm interested in your project it seems really interesting and would be the perfect addition to bridge the gap between hobby CNC and VMC. Of the machines you posted 2 pages back, I really like the...

I don't have a Novakon mill, but like you I'm in the market for purchasing a turn key mill. After comparing the specs I was going to go full steam ahead on purchasing a Novakon mill as from what I...

I think that 165 in stock will be quickly depleted if you find that this motor works.

Are you going to utilize the controller that comes with it or connect it to the kbic controller?

Be sure to shoot a video of you machining the new mounts. It's nothing like going through the motions then seeing the final product. Also it would be inspirational being that your G0704 is king...

Yup I was going lefty loosey... I tried a little penetrant but I will try spray a bit more down there, hopefully it will work this time.

Hoss I have been trying to replace my spindle bearings in my G0704 for the past two days, and for the life of me I cannot get the upper pre-load retainer out. I did not make your tool but made...

Sorry to hear about the hot water heater.

I'm interested in seeing pictures, and video as well. A tool turrent will go well with my G0602 CNC Conversion (once I get it converted).

Looking very good and rigid, that's one thick piece of steel, how thick exactly?

Can't wait to CNC mine, still pondering about purchasing parts vs making them myself though. Are you using Mach...

Hello there,

I have been reading your thread on the G0602 CNC conversion and viewing your YouTube videos on the conversion... I couldn't help but notice that you said in the video you posted that...