trade anyone?

[Metalhead781]

Cool idea to convert the CW, I should have thought of that... I bought mine last fall, got hooked but wanted more.

So I built this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMy-rsPafdo

I am just in the "firing up" stage right now but so far, so good. Belt driven(3:1 gear reduction gives resolution of about .0003"), 4' x 8' x 8" cut area, safe cuts(.250) in MDF at 120imp, 400ipm rapid, and so far I have been getting repeatability measurements of less than .001".

I'm keeping the CW though because it has its advantages too - quick 3D carves, the designer software, self setup, compact, etc...

Plus, why not have double the fun!

Can i come over and play? Now that, i don't have room for. Next machine would be a 4x4 at least, but it wouldn't fit in my shop.
Search youtube for Torchmate 2x2. There are a few machines on there but not too many with the router attachment. Nice sturdy machine. Granted it's crated but the ship weight is 221lbs. for a 24x24x6.5 that's allotta sturdy.

[Fletcher]

Haha, I didn't have the room either but I pretty much gutted my garage and made room. Come play whenever you want!

Now that it is almost done, I don't know what is more fun, building it, or using it!

Did you get a torchmate MH?

[Metalhead781]

Yeah, that's the one i ordered. Torchmate 2x2 with the z axis and bosch colt. No torch holders. There a gentleman i know that has a 4x4 torchmate he built from one of their bolt together kits. His is plasma only, doesn't wanna play with wood. He's been after me to make a coffee table to fit some steel into. Doesn't wanna pay though and i'm not interested in partners.

MH

P.S. you don't want shakey workin on your cnc. U know how many bits i dropped between the rollers in my cw. Lol.

[Fletcher]

2x2 looks like a nice sturdy setup MH. You should have some fun with that!