[blacksheepcycle]

Hey,
I am looking to make knives, small bike parts, etc... I would like a small to medium size machine and was wondering who makes the best stuff.... If you guys could give me say 3 choices that would be great...Not exactly sure how large of a machine I would need for this....would it be benchtop or standalone? What kind of price range are we talking about? Will also most likely need a lathe and a drill press...

1. cost no object
2. best value for the money
3. cheapest

Thanks

[DIYaholic]

From what I'm reading in other threads, don't buy anything from PCnC Automation. Take a look around, you'll see the posts from many a dissatisfied customer. I have no dealings with them, only passing on what I've seen.

[Geof]

For what its worth, if your parts can fit within a X16" x Y12" x Z10" work envelope then I think a Haas SuperMiniMill is best value for money.

[Kevin Taylor]

A Boss BPT Seris1 will do 18"x12" X&Y and 14" Z with 5" Quil travel I have a nice Boss3 with tooling for$2500 It's a lot easer to learn without a large pmt over your head Thank's and good luck Kevin

[blacksheepcycle]

Let me explain better... I am really looking for something to do some prototyping work... It will need to be able to cut steel as well as titanium... Will any of the really small units work?

[307startup]

Take a serious look at the PCNC 770 or PCNC 1100 from Tormach. They have really good documentation, accessories and support. I own a PCNC 1100, but otherwise have no affiliation with Tormach. The PCNC 770 is listed at $6200 while the PCNC 1100 is listed at $7480 for the machines themselves. Stands, vises, tooling, rotary tables and other accessories are extra.

www.tormach.com

Let me explain better... I am really looking for something to do some prototyping work... It will need to be able to cut steel as well as titanium... Will any of the really small units work?