Limitless,
I know the machine you are talking about. The machine is a good machine and a geat starter but here are some issues and things to look at. Are you wanting to do engraving if so i would not suggest the machine. As an example the older machines used a dry sub danaher motion ballscrew assembly on the z axis and have problems with using them for a engraving style machine because of the play in the pieces and assembly to the z axis extrusion. They honestly can not hold the tolerances for smaller engravings or even heavier wood cutting scenarios.
Here are other things you need to look at, the bearings on the system are bishop wisecarver roller bearings and only have a max load rating of 500lbs per bearing. They are kind of expensive to replace anywhere from $32 to $60 a piece. they constantly need adjusting and will work properly but take constantly and weekly adjustment based off amount of use.
As far as power phase that is an easy one that system is running either 220 single phase or 120 single phase you can use it pretty much anywhere. I will tell you that a brand new with the same style but using linear rails and high precission ballscrews sells for 17,450.00 so if it is close to that then i would suggest a new one.
You need to see what design software comes with it. to create the toolpaths
I would be more than willing to come and help you set it up and teach and program the machine to fit your needs. If you want more info you can email me at
cnchelper@gmail.com
I will be honest with you i own a cnc company and have worked on several warthog machines and was an engineer for warthog for several years so i know the working of these machine and can even get or tell you where to get the replacment parts for them.
Thanks,
Allen