History of taig updates to CNC ready mill?

Mark Scrivener · Number of posts: 74 Registration date: 2009-01-26 Location: San Jose

I know Taig has a habit of making small improvements to their machines and not announcing them. I'm currently shopping around for a good deal on a CNC ready Taig mill and wondered what I might be missing if I bought a used mill vs a new one. Any recent updates on the mill from Taig?

Thanks!
Mark

Jeff_Birt · Subject: Re: History of taig updates to CNC ready mill? Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:56 pm

The most recent changes that come to mind are the improved spindle motor and the hardened ER-16 spindle. I think the ER-16 spindle is the most valuable of those two mods (as a user could add a better motor) but the motor is a great addition too.

There have also been recent(ish) changes in the lathe kit. It is now even easier to assemble.

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fretsman · Number of posts: 414 Registration date: 2008-12-07 Age: 43

The dovetail plate that holds the headstock has been extended in the past as well.

Dave