Blake Nesbitt | 14/04/2017 16:03:54 |
9 forum posts | Hello. |
Brian Rutherford | 14/04/2017 18:25:38 |
109 forum posts 3 photos |
Hi and Welcome I'm from Coventry as well and also a newbie. Had a lot of work sorting out a workshop and plenty of trips to the tip but up and running now. Only previous experience I had was 45 years ago for one year. My dad was a turner at rolls so I suppose it's in my blood. All the best Brian |
Blake Nesbitt | 14/04/2017 19:33:56 |
9 forum posts | Thank you for the Welcome! I think making space is the hardest part of any job at home. I only have a 3 meter x 3 meter shed to work in. I also have 2 motorbikes that live in there as well! |
Bazyle | 14/04/2017 20:33:28 |
![]() 6956 forum posts 229 photos | You might try Coventry model engineers for a bit of help and advice. |
Neil Wyatt | 14/04/2017 20:59:36 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Hello Blake, I lived in Coventry for several years, I worked at Brandon Marsh. I think the most complex chip on most of these control boards are quad comparators/op amps. Neil Edited By Neil Wyatt on 14/04/2017 21:00:01 |
Blake Nesbitt | 14/04/2017 22:39:47 |
9 forum posts | Neil Wyatt if that's the case then the PCB's should be fully repairable. RS should stock the components and the operation parameters will be done with PCB components rather than programing. I was fully expecting a programmed chip to be on there at some point that was a known point of failure.
I'll also have a look for the Coventry Model Engineers. I'll get in touch before I buy anything as it might be the case that a local has a machine available that would suit. I don't really want a short machine and don't have the space for a full bed so I think the chances of finding something in the sweet spot second hand is going to be hard, Especially with PCF. I'm also wanting the option for a bolt on mill and I know the Weiss has that as standard on most models.
I'm not in a great rush to buy, I'd rather have done 2-3 months reading reviews and knowing the short comings of the model I pick, rather than going in blind and then realising I've made a mistake. I'm also Northern (come from York), So parting with cash is a religious experience!
Edited By Blake Nesbitt on 14/04/2017 23:05:41 |
Gary Wooding | 15/04/2017 10:25:29 |
1074 forum posts 290 photos | Welcome to the forum. I also recommend joining the Coventry Model Engineering Society. I've been an active member for about 20 years and, although I'm definitely not a club type person, joining it was one of my better decisions. There's a wealth of knowledge and experience available, if you want it - it's never forced on you, and there are no cliques. Edited By Gary Wooding on 15/04/2017 10:31:48 |
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