[SkipW]

Zumba,

Yes, the Shopsabre's use THK rails and ballscrews.

You can check out the Shopsabre's at www.shopsabre.com

All I can say is that I'm very happy with mine. I'm making a living with it, so that's a good thing.

Regards,
Bud

[erazz]

There's ballscrews and then there's ballscrews. The extruded variety offer no greater accuracy than a properly designed R&P system.

Ground ballscrews do provide better accuracy and repeatability but on a large router they're superfluous IMHO. The inaccuracies caused by warpage, bowing etc. will probably be more important.

IMO the rigidity of the machine is just as important as the drive system.


As for the Shopbot/Shopsabre debate I think that the intended use is the determining factor. For prototyping/3D work I would probably choose the Shopsabre. For low production rates of cabinets/tables I would probably choose the shopsabre.

Back to the original question in this thread.... Looks like the guy is looking for door trimmings AND he's just getting into CNC. I would go with the Shopbot here with no problems.

Just my long and winded 2c

[todd71]

Back to the original question in this thread.... Looks like the guy is looking for door trimmings AND he's just getting into CNC. I would go with the Shopbot here with no problems.

I guess, but why not buy the best machine you can? Personally I want the best I can afford, so I can say with confidence "I can do that". Especially if your going to use it for business. You never know whats going to come through the door. I saw a Shopbot and decided to wait till I could afford a Shop Sabre. Haven't regreted it yet. Shopbots are more of a "hobby" type machine. Where as Shop Sabres are "low end" industrial use machines. There's a big difference. I'm using my Shop Sabre to get a Thermwood. Thats a killer machine.

Todd
http://www.innovative-accents.com

[InspirationTool]

I can vouch for Todd's machine making some very accurate parts.

I checked out the ShopSabre website... was shocked to see they don't cost that much more than ShopBots!

-Jeff

[todd71]

:wave: Hi Jeff
How are the telescopes going? I got the machine dialed in better enough now to cut the price on the next run, when you need them.:banana: That is if haven't gotten a Shop Sabre of your own

Take care,
Todd

[Sal@TKL]

I'm a new buyer and know nothing about cnc machines so I come to these forums for purchasing advise which has been very helpfull to me. We do a great deal of signage for different companies that we brand. From all the forums i've been to the opinions of the Shop Sabre are always better than the Shopbot. It always boils down accuracy. I have to purchase a machine soon and i'm really hoping to gat the best bang for my buck. Any suggestions for a new machine would be appreciated. i do alot of plexi and pvc cutting.
I'm looking for user friendly software. Heeelp!

Sal@TKL

[grace5]

Well I am sold on the shopsarbe.

I buy tools to last and that will not leave me wishing I had been more careful at selecting my machine.For entry level into CNC I think its hard to beat, considering the price and what it is capable of.

I am waiting on some property to sell in Bullrun Va. and that will provide my buckaroos.
Anybody need any mountian property?

[bobalerio]

Techno is a good line of Routers anyone want info let me know at [email protected].