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    Default Wanted: desktop with spindle

    Looking for low use desktop/ spindle combo.

    704-762-9066

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    Roy, If it doesn't have the 5.5" Z conversion kit, make sure to double check the price/availability with Shopbot. 4" Z was fine, but 5.5" allows a lot more projects.
    Maybe check Version of VCP as well, as 8 was a MAJOR upgrade with 8.5 and the 3D abilities.
    Good luck,
    scott
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    Thumbs up Thanks for the advice!

    Quote Originally Posted by scottp55 View Post
    Roy, If it doesn't have the 5.5" Z conversion kit, make sure to double check the price/availability with Shopbot. 4" Z was fine, but 5.5" allows a lot more projects.
    Maybe check Version of VCP as well, as 8 was a MAJOR upgrade with 8.5 and the 3D abilities.
    Good luck,
    scott
    Much appreciate the advice! And...I will definitely now be aware of the fine points. I have a PRT that I have had for MANY years that we use for most projects but I am looking at trying to cut some small aluminum molds. The PRT can do it but don't want to tie up that machine for the 2.5d stuff.

    Thank you!
    Roy

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    You'll like the Desktop.....working on a round(bark is tight) now that was impossible to keep flat, and VCarving a cardinal (bird) in the center, and cheating Z down by .001" at a time to get the tailfeathers, without making the eyeball disappear with a 60 engraving, and it's cutting Exactly what I'm telling it
    TIGHT machine in all axis.
    scott P.
    2013 Desktop/spindle/VCP 12.0*
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottp55 View Post
    You'll like the Desktop.....working on a round(bark is tight) now that was impossible to keep flat, and VCarving a cardinal (bird) in the center, and cheating Z down by .001" at a time to get the tailfeathers, without making the eyeball disappear with a 60 engraving, and it's cutting Exactly what I'm telling it
    TIGHT machine in all axis.
    Sounds great! Now lets hope I can find one <G>

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    Still looking for a desktop...

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    I have one with little use, 5.5" z and spindle .. spindle actually unused. It came with the router and I bought the spindle upgrade kit for it just haven't installed it. Also has the mini enclosure.

    http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/sho...-Area&p=190879

    I have been meaning to post a new thread with current photos etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 3degreeskelvin View Post
    I have one with little use, 5.5" z and spindle .. spindle actually unused. It came with the router and I bought the spindle upgrade kit for it just haven't installed it. Also has the mini enclosure.

    www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?22961-FS-Shopbot-Desktop-Los-Angeles-Area&p=190879

    I have been meaning to post a new thread with current photos etc.
    Photos available?

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