[MooreLei]

Surely there must be a place where people are ready to trade up there Tormach mill. I am simple newbie but I have my heart set on finding an experienced Tormach for sale. I know this is not the place to buy/sell. I am simply asking for direction or suggestions. I do not want to go down the Chinese path and build my own cnc. I have already done that with my plasma table. I want to buy a rigid machine that may need TLC but has the CNC features. Everything I read says the Tormach mill is the one I want. The only problem is, I cannot find one close to me or within a price range I can afford. I don't mean to whine but surely someone out there knows someone who might be ready to trade up or sell their Tormach for the right price. I am not in a hurry and willing to help make some space in someone's shop. I am starting from ground zero, so I need all of the tools. I just want to buy the best I can. Thank you for listening...I feel better already.

[tbaker2500]

Used Tormachs are rare, but they do exist. Keep your eyes open and be patient.
Good luck!

[MooreLei]

Thank you, I will keep watching on eBay and CraigsList...surely someone will want to sell their Tormach and move up to something bigger, better, faster!

[dammachines]

Just in case... where are you located?

Not saying that I'm looking to sell - as it would be a real pain getting this thing out of my basement. But I've got a Series I that hasn't seen much use at all. I've got a project coming up that I hope to need the mill for, but this isn't the first time that I've tried and just haven't had the time.

Dave

[MooreLei]

Dave, I live in Houston but I'm willing to drive anywhere if there is an opportunity. Again, I'm not in a rush but definitely willing to talk when the time is right. Actually I could fly up, and rent a bob-tail and drive back if it is worth it. Make sense?

[05kevin]

This looks like a nice one for $5500, It's in Florida.

Tormach Personal CNC 1100

Kevin

[MooreLei]

Thank you Kevin. I responded to this add and I believe it is sold but just in case I sent another request. I agree it is a great price. Leigh

[BIG IGG]

I was planning on getting a new 770 but found a 1100 series II on ebay. Has been a GREAT machine.

Like tbaker2500 said "be patient"

[RTP_Burnsville]

I have scene a couple show up on MN Craigslist. The bad news is that they only show up about once every two years and are usually sold within a few days. The last one (1100) went for about 6500, but had lots of nice tooling.

Robert

[MooreLei]

I confirmed the other listing has already sold. Ok, I will be patient, for a little while... Maybe if I offered to come and remove their old Tormach mill from their shop they would consider selling it. Btw, what are the key differences between Series I, II, and III?

[TiagoSantos]

I couldn't quite find anything that describes all the differences, but I believe they're mostly spindle power and control, and stepper motors and drives. I'm sure there's lots of other smaller improvements, though. Have a look through the Tormach store as they sell upgrade kits for most of the major changes that have occurred, so when you're looking for a used machine, you can take that into account on how much you'd be willing to spend

[MooreLei]

Thank you Santos, I will keep my fingers crossed something good comes up. It sounds like I should be able to upgrade the used machine to Series III steppers if necessary.

[philbur]

The early series I has 2.1" less x axis travel and the table is 2.5" shorter.

Phil

[MooreLei]

It sounds like a series I is significantly different than the series III. Great information to know. I hope to find one someday (series I, II, or III) for the right price. I have two in college so I have to be careful. My third one heads to college in the fall. yikes. I need to turn this hobby into a money making machine venture somehow. Have you guys found ways to make any money with your Tormach CNC's?

[MichaelHenry]

My Series I is S/N 119, so fairly early, but it has he 18" X travel that later mills had.

For the most part a Series I can be upgraded to Series III at fairly low cost.

[philbur]

My Series 1 is S/N 37 and has 15.9" x axis travel. I don't know when they made the switch but I do remember that it was not long after I received mine.

Phil

PS: Other than that the main differences are the VFD upgrade and the stepper-motor upgrade.

[MooreLei]

Ok, here is question for you who already own a Tormach. If you had it all to do over again, would you still buy a Tormach? Is it worth the money? Since I am buying my first milling machine I want to buy the right one. Actually, I would like to buy your experienced Tormach.

[tbaker2500]

It all depends on what you want to do with it, really.
But to answer your question, yes and yes

[wwendorf]

It's worth every penny, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. In fact, if all goes well, I'll get an 1100 in another year or two.

For me, holding .001" in X,Y an Z is worth every penny I've paid for the machine.

Wade

[MichaelHenry]

Ok, here is question for you who already own a Tormach. If you had it all to do over again, would you still buy a Tormach? Is it worth the money? Since I am buying my first milling machine I want to buy the right one. Actually, I would like to buy your experienced Tormach.

They've only improved since I bought mine 6+ years ago, so you can put me down in the "would still buy a Tormach" category.