For that money you could find a nice used Techno LC4896. 4x8, servos, welded frame and ballscrews just about everything you could ask for. You can still get replacement parts through Armor CNC.
I have used and built many but I OWN a LC4896.
For that money you could find a nice used Techno LC4896. 4x8, servos, welded frame and ballscrews just about everything you could ask for. You can still get replacement parts through Armor CNC.
I have used and built many but I OWN a LC4896.
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All good info.. I have owned all models of the CAMasters over the years and as a commercial end user I go with the Money makers.. I will say that the one point that matters and not mentioned here is of all the machines mentioned here mine and most all CAMasters including my original 99 model 408 brought 75+ % of original value at resell..
Go see plants, go see shops, do lots of due diligence is a 60% risk factor better than a 95 and how much is that worth
If you do want to sell it you will get most of your money back with a Shopbot also. I sold my first one for the same as I paid for it so that is 100% of my money back. The one I have now I could get 95% of what I paid for it.
There is No Issue that the fluke of Market has led to some good deals, I once bought a used machine and doubled my money, However some come here looking for us who have travelled the CNC road to not blow smoke and mess with their expectations. this can lead to disastrous purchases and ruin what could have been otherwise a really good CNC venture. My hope is any post I make is realistic and based on common experiences.. Used car dealers make profits on old cars daily. Not so good for the small buyer.
I visited the Camaster offices this past week and was very impressed by my visit. I spent about an hour and a half asking questions and learning about the company and how the components are sourced and how the machines are made and supported. I was also able to get a list of some people in my area who have Stinger IIs who I will be able to visit their shops and use as references.
Unfortunately a Stinger II with the options I would like ends up costing over 17k with a 9+ week lead time that is only getting longer. I really like the machine and the company but will have to take some more time to consider if I can invest that amount right now.
Thank you you all for your responses so far and I will keep you updated with my decision.
Check out the Camheads classifieds. There's a 1 year old upgraded Stinger II 48x48 with hurricane vacuum system for $11,500.
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They are Damn Good machines, Hence the pricing and lead times. I have reason to believe the machine in Ft Lauderdale has been sold.
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The Shopsabre's are built 20 minutes from my house and 35 minutes from my shop. I've recently decided that a CNC is in my future, and they are high on the list just because of their proximity. It goes down, I know I can get a someone over in a hurry One of these months I'll have a free afternoon to take a field trip and listen to their pitch on why I should buy their product over a Beisse, Buselletto or whatever.