Anyone familiar with this machine?

btvpimill wrote:

Not sure a CMM would make a good machine. Seems to me they ride on air, they have no friction, but also no ability to transfer cutting forces.

I agree completely. But still it's nice, and even its renishaw probe is worth the price.

garym1957
Probably the best start is purchasing a cheap machine (like that pretty decent $1000 router on ebay) and improving it. When you overgrow it, just build your own machine.

Whoa, whats a touch-probe?
Can that be made into a router? Seriously that thing looks like a tank.

Is this a common thing, to make touch-things into 3D routers? Hellof a Z axis.

BigJohnT wrote:

At least your much wiser now and know more about what to look for so you can spend your money well.

John

Yes Sir. Thank you guys for all the info. Its been quite an education so far.