I mentioned that I would create a separate thread for my P-VFD so here it is. I got a ship notice this morning (2/20/10) that it has shipped, with a tracking number.
I ordered the DRO setup, but not the CNC. I asked JT the question - since the feeds are stepper now, does that not make it more or less CNC ready as it is, minus controller and software. His answer: "Yes."
So we'll see - I'll keep this thread updated with pics as I go through receiving the machine and setting it up.
I am a complete noob to machining so this will be a total learning process for me. I'm optimistic about it given the great information here on the 'zone and on the user websites out there. Hopefully I can give back a little info if it's only a description of the crate the machine came in
-George