DPRG mailing list archives: [DPRG] RE: DPRGlist Digest, Vol 43, Issue 14

Sat Dec 15 18:39:21 CST 2007

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:32:43 -0600, "Kevin Carter" <kcarter1 at swbell.net>
wrote:

> 	I have a heavily modified Sherline, that has been converted to CNC.
> The nice thing is that they are very sturdy, and precision made for a small
> machine. There are modifications that can significantly increase the size,
> and add-ons such as a digital readout are very affordable.
> 	Also, you will be spending about as much for the accessories as ou
> will for the mill itself.
> 	If you remember my frame type robot, it was entirely made on the
> Sherline.

I have a Sherline lathe, and a Sherline CNC mill.

My current project I am working on:

http://www.huv.com/miniSumo/seeker2x

It is a very nice piece of equipment. The CNC mill cost about $2000, and
that included most of the extra tooling you need to get started.

Later,
Jon

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   Jon Hylands      Jon at huv.com      http://www.huv.com/jon

  Project: Micro Raptor (Small Biped Velociraptor Robot)
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