Retrofitted Bridgeport CNC on Ebay, good price?

[Skyshark]

I've been eyeing this for a few days, and in the last 12 hours it's gone from $2k to 5k:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=200138800521

Is this worth the price, or should I just look elsewhere? I like that it's been modded to run on house power and is full 3 axis, but the X travel is a little short.

[tobyaxis]

It is a bit old and if you don't mind doing some repairs it might be worth it. Then again I have seen newer machines in better shape go for a lot less $$$ than this one.

It is really up to you, but I would look into the shipping costs before considering any purchase on ebay.

Just my two cents.

Cheers!!!!!!

[Skyshark]

Newer Bridgeport 3axis CNC, in better shape, going for less? Really?

[Karl_T]

doing your own CNC refit is a huge job and most don't get it right the first time.

If you want to go right to making parts, this looks like a fair deal. You might do better, or you might just wait forever for something the same.

if its what you want, go for it.

Karl

[Skyshark]

Yeah, I'm kinda torn between this and a new Tormach. :/

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by Skyshark Yeah, I'm kinda torn between this and a new Tormach. :/

You might be better off with the Tormach

[wcarrothers1]

I got my 85 boss 10 s1 machine for 1000.00 bucks..

so they do go for much less.. And I'm pretty sure I'd be happier with a bridgeport cnc then a tortch.. but then again I'm assuming the torch would be more allong the lines of my converted round pole geared head mill far as cnc capiability is concerned. (ie I don't mill steel much on my round pole but my bridgeport has no trouble with that.)

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[Mr. Technical]

It's sad I know, but I recognized that machine Check out the link. Looks like it's coming from a good home. http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/gallery/2598/

[Skyshark]

Yeah, wish I'd have won it.

[unterhaus]

the dremel mount he uses is pretty neat. I was thinking about how to do that myself. I was a little worried about using the quill but this solution looks good