Quote Originally Posted by Lockwodi View Post
Thanks Dean,

I do want a machine but not yet, location being a key issue and my day job taking up too much of my time. I have also had quotes from HAAS for mini mill and their TM1 P and TM0 P, The TM0P with the 240v option looks like a great machine for a starter and well supported controller on You Tube.

Thanks again.

Ian
Hi Ian,

Well, a TM0 P or any of those would make a fantastic first machine but we are talking about a completely different level of a machine with a price tag to match. If you have the money and the work for it then I'd certainly say go for it but if you wanted to test the waters for a 3rd of the price then something like this Tormach is worth a look.

The Tormachs get slated for being expensive toys, often by those who don't own them, and when compared to the Big boy's toys like what you have seen at Mach 22 then they are to some degree, but it would be like comparing apples with oranges. When In reality, they are still very capable machines and will do everything the TM0 P will do just at a lot slower pace but at the same time a lot lower price.

Now without wanting to sound like I'm trying to push this Tormach, what I will say is that in UK Tormachs are few and far between as you will find if you try to buy one, but even rarer with ATC, 4th axis and tooled up but rarer still in absolute mint condition with low running hours. Now this machine isn't actually up for sale yet officially, so if you are serious and want a machine for a lot less than the Haas then get in touch because when it goes up for sale for real it won't be around long I'm sure.

Good luck in whatever you are planning and jump onboard the CNC ship as it's a great ride, bumpy at times but good fun.