I've been researching the Tormach for a little while now and finally convinced myself & girlfriend to take out a loan for a "little" christmas present. :0

I'm looking into the Basic 2 package only because I can't afford anymore. I'm mostly going to machine aluminum, plastics (derlin & polymer), and maybe a little steel.

Ok so my questions.....




1. Should I buy the upgraded steppers, or are the motors that come with it enough (looking at the 1200 oz) ?

http://www.tormach.com/Product_Components.html




2. I'm also going to need a 1 - 2 ton shop crane, just wondering if the harbor freight crane was worth it or not. This is the last thing I need, is the machine to drop on it's side and break trying to save a little money on a crane.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=35915





3. It says it comes with CAD / CAM software, but no controller software. Now I've read that it comes with Mach 3, but that was from another user, not Tormach.





4. Is the standard coolant tray good enough or should I buy the deluxe stand ?




5. Now it says complete set, but I don't see any clamping, T-nut, 123 blocks, etc... Do I need to buy them somewhere else or do they come with it ?


If so what size are the T-nuts, etc.. ?


Thanks

Chris