CNC Routers in Northern Calif

[GVJeeper]

I am looking to buy a CNC Router but haven't been able to find a store to demo one. Are there any owners in the Auburn, CA area that have one and would be willing to let me drop by and see how it works?

I will drive a couple of hours if need be.

Thanks!!!

[Jamie Buxton]

If you can't find one closer, there are Shop Bots that are quite accessible in the San Francisco area. The Sawdust Shop has one, as does the Tech Shop, and they both offer classes in the operation.

http://www.sawdustshop.com/

http://techshop.ws/index.html

[james mcgrew]

contact joey at

www.camaster.com (http://www.camaster.com)

also i believe robert alexander is in california


and yes be willing to travel !! it is well worth it to visit shops and absorb all you can, cnc owners are usually very enthusiastic about showing off thier machines

[Robert Alexander]

also i believe robert alexander is in california


No I live in Utah:D, but Paul Jensen who has a Camaster lives in Salinas CA.

P.S.We really do like showing off our machines.

[james mcgrew]

mick martin is in seattle and works somewhere in cali

[Jerome Stanek]

You can post on the Shopbot forum at lets talk Shopbot.

[Mick A Martin]

Yep I live in Seattle where I have my CNC machines setup and more than willing to show you a great CNC machine running, Jim is correct I work in SoCal but the CNC is in Seattle.

Once you see what these machines can make, your mind is the limit.

Mick

[Gene Crain]

How 'bout a vacation in Cabo? :D

[GVJeeper]

Thanks guys. So far it looks like the closest is a good 4 hours drive or more. I'll keep looking.

[james mcgrew]

at the risk of sounding arrogant, i love my camaster sooooo much that if i had to walk a four hour drive then lay plywood end to end and push this machine all the way home

i would!!

good luck on your search!!

jim:)

[GVJeeper]

Gene - It's snowing here right now so I might take you up on that.

James & Gang - I'm now looking at spending more as I want more than 3-4" on the Y-axis. I can't find that info on the Stinger I - do you know?

Also looking at the ShopBot now, too.

Does this sound familiar?....keep justifying the next level up, lol.

[james mcgrew]

specs for stinger)

http://www.stingercnc.com/Stinger_Table_Top_Specs.htm


shopbot tyro) http://www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/desktop.htm

the price on the bot 5290.00 and few in the market no lathe and 1/2 the table of the stinger

the price of the stinger 5895.00---- 45 units in the market in the first 60 days lathe ready!! twice the machine at 10% +/-

[GVJeeper]

It's down to the Romaxx WD-1 (Y=8") and the Stinger (Y=5" I think).

James, thanks for all of your input. Now I just have to let things settle in and work on a few more $$ - I already sold my scooter, lol.

- Christy, the wood wench

[james mcgrew]

It's down to the Romaxx WD-1 (Y=8") and the Stinger (Y=5" I think).

James, thanks for all of your input. Now I just have to let things settle in and work on a few more $$ - I already sold my scooter, lol.

- Christy, the wood wench


sorry scoot ain't leavin!!

[Nicholas Bukky]

don't let him fool you! that harley is not coming or going! from what I heard it's sitting in a barn collecting dust!!:rolleyes::D

I vote for the stinger! I have a cobra and have seen the stingers first hand. They are solid and very well built!!!

Go Yellow!!!

nick

[Gene Crain]

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3090

take a look at this....still available

[Nick Michalares]

If you want to check out a Vision Router, contact Troy Beebower at troy@cox.net. They have one in the LA area that they can show you.