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I have a chance to buy a 2012 shopmaster but don't know anything about them from a quality or reliability perspective - any inputs would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Shopmaster Patriot Cnc
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I own one. A 2010 w/ minimal use....I bought it used and had to literally rebuild and 'tweak' much of it to most all of it. I love the unit w/ the CNC Mill and Lathe. It takes a beating and I am using it on hard steel too.
but- I guess it's all about price! What's on her? DRO? 4th axis? What do you want to do with it is the most important Q.
Once I found out what I could or could not do, I ended up buying a full sized mill. I will sell the patriot if I do not use it too much. It's a hobby mill & lathe. Not much more. But the Owner, JT in LV is a really nice guy. Helped me thru a hundred emails! Sells parts, and offers advice.
My 2010 weighs in like 1100 lbs. It is heaver than the X45 and rongfu 25/30 clones. I checked those and the Patriot has more mass. Not better, just more mass. So- That's my story .
but- I guess it's all about price! What's on her? DRO? 4th axis? What do you want to do with it is the most important Q.
Once I found out what I could or could not do, I ended up buying a full sized mill. I will sell the patriot if I do not use it too much. It's a hobby mill & lathe. Not much more. But the Owner, JT in LV is a really nice guy. Helped me thru a hundred emails! Sells parts, and offers advice.
My 2010 weighs in like 1100 lbs. It is heaver than the X45 and rongfu 25/30 clones. I checked those and the Patriot has more mass. Not better, just more mass. So- That's my story .