Dynatorch opinions... routering?

[Scratch]

Last week I was all set to get a PlasmaCam... Then a friend told me about CNCZone.com.

Whew.....!

I've got it narrowed down to the Dynatorch, Practical, or Torchmate.
I like the Dynatorch but want to also have the option to router. They say the gantry is made for a plasma not a router.
I like the Torchmate, but it has steppers not servos... just how big of a deal is this for a hobbyist like me?
I like the Practiacal but haven't recieved my price quote yet...

I'm planning on placing the order this week...

I've gone back about 5 pages in this topic and have found some great info, just wondering if you guys can give me anything lastly to push me towards one company.

[Scratch]

OK... I have it narrowed down to the Practial CNC with servos and DTHC, and the Dynatorch. The DT is about 1100.00 cheaper, and I can get free training if I pick it up in KY. But the Practical can accept a router and the DT can't. I'm sure I could "put" a router on it, but will the software be able to handle it?

Any opinions on either...

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I own a practical table, I would not consider another table from them unless it had linear rails, and servos. I can rout plastic or wood no problem but light aluminum is another story. The v- groove wheels need to be re-adjusted frequently.

I would recommend looking at the dyna cnc table good for routering and plasma cutting.

[greenindustries]

I have a practical (pcnc) table, and if i were to do it again.. i would go with a dyna table (dynamic plastic/dyna cnc-- not dynatorch)
All the "little things" you don't see or know about now, but will find you have to have later on, are already on the dynacnc.
do the reasearch now, it gets expensive after the fact when you have a pile o' parts sitting in the corner of the shop.
if you still want a pcnc table, i'll sell you mine, never used and half the price of new.....

[Scratch]

I've actually gone towards the Practical table now... I will be using it mostly for plasma not routering, just wanted to have the option available to me.

Greenindustries.... are you serious about selling your PCNC table? Let me know ASAP!

Call me if you are 715-386-5337
Steve

[Scratch]

The big reasons I didn't like the DynaCNC was Tech support that wasn't free, 6-8 weeks build time, and it was the most expensive of the four I liked.

Other than that... it seemed comparable to Practical, Dynatorch, and Torchmate.

[Scratch]

Well I went and ordered up a Practical table. Going to pick it up next Monday. Getting a Thermal D 151 to cut with.

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Scratch,
Good luck with your table. What guides did you order the square rails or the standard v wheels? Did you get the servo option or the stepper? I purchased my Practical table last year about this time. When you get yours would you be willing to take some pictures & post them?
I offer any help or tips I can give you.

Tip #1 go through the whole cd of assy instructions from practical before starting assy. of your table.

[greenindustries]

Hey Scratch,
Sorry about the delay, I don't have the time to look on here all that often with so much work to do....
I see that you went with the PCNC....best of luck !
If you do enough research, you can find out where this brand of machine lacks. spend some time on here looking through the past posts, as well as the yahoo sites (there are several there)
It will save you some time and $ if you go with sheetcam, mach 3, and candc's thc, that's what almost everybody ends up with in the long run (including myself) you'll have about another $1500 to $2000 into it, but it's kinda like death and taxes......
"G"

[Scratch]

I went with the Servos, but didn't know abything about the rails and if there was an option. That's ok though since I'm broke now anyways....
I'll post pics when I get it home. I'm leaving on Sunday to pick it up from Practical, and and am getting trained on it from them on Monday. I'm picking it up assembled so I know I wont put it together with the gantry underneath the table or something.

I know everybody has their opinion on which table is best, and I did alot of research (I thought...) on them to figure out my choice. I'm hoping it's all in what you want and how you use it. You'll always find somebody who loves and hates every different type of product. Kinda like the Ford vs. Chevy debate.

Personally I'm a Jeep guy...

[amy.harris1]

Hi. This is my first time asking for information since I joined.
I am also looking at purchasing from Practical CNC. I visited their shop in February and they were quite helpful. Scratch I would really like to hear what you think when you return from picking up and getting your machine. I would like some feedback on the software side of the machine. I have been using AutoCad for the past 15+ years. I have downloaded the demos from BobCad and WinCNC. I would be grateful for any input.

Thanks.

[Scratch]

Just got back from there last night. REALLY nice people. very helpful. havent had a chance to do anything but unload it yet though. will post pics tonight or tomorrow. Still catching up on my other forums new posts.....