Hot Bob
Cast Iron
- Joined
- May 10, 2008
- Location
- Sanger, Texas / Westcliffe, Colorado
First, I am NOT a CNC guy. I once had a Matsuura RA-1 and learned to program it and run parts but, that doesn't mean I know anything. So, anyway...I'm kinda getting the itch to have a turning center. I have a number of small parts that I would like to produce for the knifemaking market. I doubt the diameter of stock I would ever need to use would exceed 1/2" but must of it would probably be titanium.
I keep seeing these Citizen L-25's and L16's for very low money. I'm assuming they are crapped out and honestly they look very complex to me. I just need a sanity check here. Are these machines as complex as they look? Are the parameters available if needed? Are there any other GT turning centers I should look at. Price is definitely a consideration as this project would be a case of designing parts for myself and then offering them to others. Not big money in that. It's okay to tell me this is a stupid idea.
Thanks guys,
Bob Ohlemann
www.RangermadeKnives.com
I keep seeing these Citizen L-25's and L16's for very low money. I'm assuming they are crapped out and honestly they look very complex to me. I just need a sanity check here. Are these machines as complex as they look? Are the parameters available if needed? Are there any other GT turning centers I should look at. Price is definitely a consideration as this project would be a case of designing parts for myself and then offering them to others. Not big money in that. It's okay to tell me this is a stupid idea.
Thanks guys,
Bob Ohlemann
www.RangermadeKnives.com