looking at Vortech router

[NSIMILLGUY]

I have been a CNC machinist for the last 18 years but have never run a CNC Router.
I am thinking about starting an engraving business and was looking at possibly purchasing a Vortech CNC router. I am looking at the 4X4 machine and looking at running with Bobcad (which I already have experience with) or possibly Vcarve art.
Any input on this machine or this setup would be appreciated
Vectric - CNC Software Solutions - Wood Carving - Engraving - Signmaking - Routing - Machining
Thanks in advance
Dan

[cabnet636]

i would suggest you do a search of vortech on cnc zone and read all post, there are plenty of good reputable machine companies here.

jim

[NSIMILLGUY]

i would suggest you do a search of vortech on cnc zone and read all post, there are plenty of good reputable machine companies here.

jim

WOW so much for there bullet proof service. I sure am glad I didn't rush into buying. thanks for the warning I owe you a tall boy

[dwood]

mill guy
you might want to look at shop sabre
i have 2 an 2005, & 2006 have done great for me
they are not as dressed up as some
call them they may have one in your area you can go see

[NSIMILLGUY]

mill guy
you might want to look at shop sabre
i have 2 an 2005, & 2006 have done great for me
they are not as dressed up as some
call them they may have one in your area you can go see

Thanks. I'll take a look

BTW: if you’re the same dwood on BC forum it’s good to see a familiar face

[EBC]

If you like to build...take a look at these plans. MechMate CNC Router - Build your own with our detailed plans

[cabnet636]

WOW so much for there bullet proof service. I sure am glad I didn't rush into buying. thanks for the warning I owe you a tall boy

this is a decent sized investment and purchasing the first one can be like voodoo !! shop sabre has a decent machine i have camasters CAMaster CNC - CNC Routers, Plasma Cutters, & Lasers - Home of the Cobra CNC Router support forum here CAMaster CNC Router User Community - CAMheads.org
shopbot is www.shopbot.com

shop around go see some shops cnc owners love to show these things off!!

make an informed decision as you will need help with getting started

jim

[dwood]

yep the same
run them with bc
not saying ss is any better than others
lots of good machines out there
the one + for me is ball screws everywhere
as cabinet636 says go look at some machines
and make a informed decision

[NSIMILLGUY]

lots of good machines out there
as cabinet636 says go look at some machines
and make a informed decision

Any machines around North central Nebraska or Sothern South Dakota?
Would love to get a look at one but getting away can be trouble right now.

Looked at the Shop Saber and the Camaster. liked both but it looks like the Camaster stinger might be in my price range and be a machine that I could get a solid start with.

[cabnet636]

stingers are all over now, join up at the camheads and ask !

[NSIMILLGUY]

stingers are all over now, join up at the camheads and ask !

Went to the camheads and looked at there map. NOTHING even close. Been talking to the local lumber yards and no one knows of a CNC router in this area. Looks like this might be the buisness to get into.
I did look into a DIY router but by the time I purchase the parts and figure my time to build it the cost would be getting up around a camaster stinger any way. (yes I figure in my $$ per hour becase the boss would let me work the same hours)
I will be building the shop to put a router and the suport equpment (most of it in my farm shop right now) into this summer. As soon as the ground thaws I have ordered the dirt to build up the sight on my farm.I am planning a 20x24' building for strictly woodworking. Hopfully I can build this buisness up to the point that I don't have to work 90 miles from were I live to make a living.