Denford Triac

**mortenl** · 28-01-2018

Ok Andy, it looks like a nice machine you have, but I am looking for a cheaper alternative:-)

**andy_con** · 28-01-2018

Once again not my machine, I have a triac and micro router

**mortenl** · 28-01-2018

Sorry Andy, was a little to fast:-)

/Morten

**m_c** · 29-01-2018

That one on eBay is far too expensive. Only positive thing is it's a BT30 machine with 8 tool ATC.

Even at that I wouldn't pay anymore than 3500 for it, and that would be if it was located somewhere sensible. Given it's on the Isle of Wight, and at the bottom of somebody's garden going by the info provided, I'd be paying wanting to pay even less for the hassle involved in getting it out.

**battwell** · 29-01-2018

i have a fanuc triac here- with atc . 3 phase.
not converted yet. only part tested as i dont have 3 phase- was purchased to convert to single phase &uccnc.
due to health issues- may sell. whats your budget?

**andy_con** · 29-01-2018

this looks a cracking machine

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikini-16...53.m1438.l2649

**m_c** · 30-01-2018

Originally Posted by andy_con

this looks a cracking machine

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikini-16...53.m1438.l2649

Mikini were reasonable machines for their price.
I can't remember the exact details, but IIRC the basic machines were designed/built in China for Makini who were a US company and specced the final details. Makini did stop trading, and I think the main reason was they priced machines a bit too cheap, and the cost of support killed them.

I'm aware Defeng (main person behind SkyfireCNC) was involved with them, and ultimately Skyfire came into creation after Makini failed.
If it wasn't for the lack of BT spindle, I would not hesitate to buy one, as they are quite a capable machine, and were built with pretty generic parts.

**rgvbaz** · 12-02-2018

Originally Posted by battwell

i have a fanuc triac here- with atc . 3 phase.
not converted yet. only part tested as i dont have 3 phase- was purchased to convert to single phase &uccnc.
due to health issues- may sell. whats your budget?

Hi,

I'm interested in the Triac. I tried to post before but was waiting for moderator approval and disappeared...

Tried to PM but I see there are some restrictions as I am new here.

Cheers

Dave