Hello everyone,

I was just offered dibs on a 1985 Mitsubishi DCW 110 for $2000. I want to build a 5 to 6 foot long x-axis with an a-axis for drilling .03" radial holes down 2 to 3 inches into shafts, position within .03. I may add a tilt on the head (b-axis) as well and a fine y-axis adjustment. A brand new hole popper control unit and drill sells for $7500 which is about what I could build the machine for. Of course I wouldn't use the 1985 positional control unit, I wouldn't even know where I could get new cassette tapes to load the program... LOL.

I am an engineer by trade so I know SolidWorks like the back of my hand and already have an idea on how the hole popper will be built. Another thing to consider is where would I find a off the shelf hole popper that has these same specs? Looks like one would have to make a custom one anyways.

I feel I could part the thing out, keeping some of the components, and earn all the money back.

I just want to know if anyone else would take the fun new adventure or am I dreaming?