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Thread: Total cost + import for Tormach PCNC 440, and alternatives?
07/06/2022 10:49:12

Hi Steve,

I have unfortunately discovered that I too am of the older generation and I am now getting into model engineering and a cnc machine. I converted my Warco WM18 and its fine but it's only been fuel for the fire!

As a result I am in the middle of going through a purchase of a Tormach 1100MX from Connor at CNC Machinetools.

It's going well and I expect to have the details nailed down when I'm ready to buy in a few weeks.

Your book arrived last Friday and I for one am enjoying the content.

Its EXACTLY the book to read prior to spending any significant amount of cash on a personal CNC, So thanks for the time and effort spent writing it, I suspect you will save me a fair bit of time and money as a result of your efforts/experiance.

As a side note there will be a CNC converted WM18 going for sale shortly if anyone is interested.

James

Edited By James Laird on 07/06/2022 10:50:04

Thread: Good First Live Steam Model?
10/02/2021 21:47:00

All good Bill, Model Engineering Clearing House... Thanks

10/02/2021 21:27:09

Hi Bill,

MECH Forum?

10/02/2021 18:53:53

Hi there,

New to this but not entirely uneducated and I can find out/research plenty on how to do stuff and I'm not afraid to ask!

I'm currently about to build a Stuart S50 and probably another one or two of their kits.

Looking a bit further ahead I fancy machining/building a live stream locomotive and It seems like a good choice would be the 3.5" guage Rob Roy 0-6-0 and the cast/cut parts from Blackgates Engineering.

Are there any other interesting alternatives before I start buying the plans and stockpiling parts and materials?

I've ordered the Rob Roy and William book that's available and look forward to reading that .

Thanks ion advance

James

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