[Lab] looking to buy a CNC6090... new or used ??

Sun Oct 29 10:20:30 EDT 2017

Kwartzlab got a similar, though larger, router a few years ago… 4ft x 4ft. Shipping it to Toronto was easy and relatively cheap. The shipping from there to the site was troublesome and expensive. I seem to recall it may have needed an additional cooling pump or other things to make it work. As always, you get what you pay for. And if you have more time than money (like most maker spaces) then it may make sense – just make sure that you have a few persons who are willing to set it up, which may include modifying it.

From: Lab [mailto:lab-bounces at artengine.ca] On Behalf Of Darcy Whyte
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 17:10
To: Adrian
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Subject: Re: [Lab] looking to buy a CNC6090... new or used ??

That listing has a couple of oddities by the way.

It says free shipping but warns in the comments that it isn't free.

It says they support returns but on the other hand they say if you're a pickup-customer and you don't pick up, they will not refund. Seems a bit inconsistent. I suppose if you're a pickup-customer you could pick up, get a return authorization then return. 

I'd consider that an alert for integrity/character/competence... just a thought about the particular listing.

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On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Darcy Whyte <darcy at inventorartist.com> wrote:

Assuming that machine is what it says it is, I'd say it's a good deal and a decent machine. Plus free shipping.

Fuud for thot:

1) 6090 is slightly large.. Could be a good project or acquisition for a makerspace. :) Perhaps there's a communal solution which is easier on cash and easier on space (for individuals).

2) I've been dreaming about a 6090 group build. Not sure if this will come forward since once people realize they need a machine they get trigger happy (pricing in China is so accessible)... but perhaps one day there will be enough people that want a group build... perhaps it could be affordable to make something even better without spending too much. 

3) I want one for myself too. I've had a watch on that listing for a while thinking it's a decent machine... I have this other dreamy idea of the square rail though as it's pretty excellent. Problem is it's considerably more expensive, plus it's a bit tricky to find them in square rail... Also other dreamy ideas of going larger yet... so I've not pulled the trigger yet.

4) I wonder if we both ordered at once we could get a deal? Or there enough 6090 people around to see if there's any opportunity to do group by...

5) That thing does say 220V... 

6) It mentions Mach3 which is fine.. There's a mention of direct USB read and some sort of related controls. I'd like to know more about that. That sounds quite sexy of an idea... does that mean it can run without tethering to a computer??

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On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 10:04 AM, Adrian <adrian at woodsgood.ca> wrote:

Dear all,

I am in the market for a 6090-sized machine – new or (barely) used. My preference is to source one in Ontario or Quebec so if anyone knows of a reputable supplier, please let me know.

Now, from China, I came across this machine... 

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/800W-CNC-Router-Engravering-Machine-For-Wood-Acrylic-MDF-RS-6090-Ball-Screw/172059732807

It seems well priced and appears to have everything needed to work out of the box... 

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Many thanks, 

... Adrian 

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