It IS pretty awesome that she is into it. I am going to start teaching the kids too. I let my 6 year old hit start on the first program and he was so excited.
Thanks Eric!
Got the machine assembled and moved into place today.
Now to hook-up the rest of the components.
Joe
How long did it take to arrive after placing the order?
1 or 2 weeks is cool. I have stuff to do for prep. When you got the quote, was it significantly different than the online prices? Not the machine itself, but some of the accessories?
NOTE:As one wise professional something once stated, I am ignorant & childish, with a mindset comparable to 9/11 troofers and wackjob conspiracy theorists.
Just remember to go rent that Bluebird 1500 lbs hoist, a lot of rental places have these, and a pallet jack. Do not use a normal engine hoist, they dont fit around the cabinet and you will need to put blocks under the stand that will be tricky to remove. Move the Tormach on the pallet close to where you need it, cut as much of the pallet off from the sides as you can. Lift the machine and slide the stand under it. Keep the whole thing away from walls because you will want all the room you can get to assemble the stand. Once its all assembled, move it into place with the pallet jack.
Thanks. I actually own a 2 ton hoist, and yes, the feet will not fit, but I have seen how to raise the cabinet up on blocks to get the feet under and once the mill is in place, use a large pry bar (which I have) or 2x4 to tilt the stand and remove the blocks. I have a bit of experience moving my Lathe around my garage, which is about the same weight and a pain trying to get the hoist and legs at a decent angle around the stand. Tormach fixed my quote (some items were listed at 3 x what they were online!). I guess they somehow screwed it up. In any event, I am finally pulling the trigger tomorrow.
Crazy but I ordered mine on a Sunday night and the machine was delivered that Friday. I couldn't believe it when an 18 wheeler backed up full speed down my (narrow) street with the machine. On Monday another 18 wheeler showed up with the accessories. Didn't have time to finish up the garage but It was a good couple of days. Good luck!
I'll double check??
Looked the same I thought?
Joe
NOTE:As one wise professional something once stated, I am ignorant & childish, with a mindset comparable to 9/11 troofers and wackjob conspiracy theorists.
I take front wheels off my 2 normal boat anchor- floor jacks for messing with my tormach base. I do a double take every time I $ee one of those cool low profile shiny aluminum floor jacks in a ad or on the shelf.
In fact the wheels of one are setting on bench right now. Last time I used a floor jack was a week ago to drill a 5" hole in 3/4 ply storage platform near ceiling. To run a new pipe for shop vac system. Floor jack and a couple 2x4's you can move the house
Order is in. That was an exhausting (weeks) decision process. Speaking of Jacks, I saw a toe jack the other day and that would be mighty handy.