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    Another Newbie looking for advice !!

    Hello All;

    It's my first time here so please be kind !!
    I came here to try and figure out what CNC mill I should buy, and I'm sure all newbies ask the same question.
    I want to get a Bridgeport style mill, but I'm a bit confused as to the controller I should get. All the machines I'm looking at use the Proto-Trak controller, but there seems to be a lot of different models out there.Are there some to keep away from? Is this a reliable controller? Any advice would be appreciated.
    Obviously I can't afford a new one, but I'm looking for something that isn't going to take me 10 years to figure out.
    I don't need all the bells and whisles either, I'm just looking to upgrade from an Ex-Cell-O 602 that I now use, and would like to be able to machine contours.
    You can get an idea of some of the stuff I do at www.geocities.com/dantechfab

    Thanks, Dan


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    Im not sure how much chedder you are looking to drop, but looking at your work a Tormach might be right up your ally.

    check em out Tormach.com
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    Hi Danno,

    Please have a look at Novakon. We have CNC machines that may be just right for your needs.

    Here is the link:
    http://www.novakon.net/3.html

    We are located in Toronto, Ontario and will be glad to help you.

    Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

    Thanks!
    Novakon


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