I have been looking at getting a G0704 or a RF45 clone to CNC but a Bridgeport SII BOSS 6 (with out controller) came up for sale locally. The current owner had it setup with PMDX controllers and smooth stepper with Mach3 but is keeping the controller equipment.
It is a 3 phase machine so I will need a convertor but it already has servos and ball screws. Checking to see if I can do a VFD for the main motor.
Beyond the initial costs which are higher and the space requirements, can some one think of any other disadvantages to the Bridgeport?
I was really set to order the G0704 and Hoss's plans but this Bridgeport has me thinking.....