Does DMS want a free CNC mill?

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I have a CNC Mill I would like to speak with someone about donating to a 501(c)(3). This is an asset I own from a business venture I recently closed. The machine is great but needs some parts installed to get it back to working order. I have over $15,000 invested in this machine and would be more than happy to donate it to an organization like Makerspace where I know it will be utilized to its full potential. Attached is the link to the Craigslist posting so you can see some images and get a few more details. Please let me know if you are interested.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/tls/d/garland-cnc-mill-with-tool-changer/7315802177.html

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To clarify are you trying to sell it or actually donate it? The title says one thing and the text says another.

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Sorry – I wasn’t sure how to post a donation on the website! I didn’t want the general population to bombard me with requests. I should have realized the post would have to be approved prior to posting… In any event, my preference is to simply donate it to the NPO and get a tax deduction if possible.

Thanks so much,

Tony.

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Thanks for clarifying; made a couple of tweaks to make the title and location clearer.

@Team_Machine_Shop and @Team_Woodshop are the two most likely candidates.

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Would this be something we might utilize in lieu of the planned Sherline CNC mini-mill? Not apples to apples I think but interesting nonetheless.

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FWIW, the OP can’t see this anymore because it’s behind the firewall.

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I think more similar than not:

  • Both are CNC, not manual, so both require programing to operate. So the learning curve is about, if not, the same.
  • Both are capable of cutting metal. It would be nice if the new to us one in plastics were just used for plastics, simply to avoid metal chips that scar the plastic. But not a major item.
  • Both are mills, technically the difference is material moved against the cutter or the cutter against the material.
  • Hopefully, if the programming that is used on the Shapeokos can be used, then I’d say go for it. The biggest problem with CNC’s is they have so many different programs so that the user has to keep learning new programs. But if the Shapeokos and this all used the same or extremely close software, then a single slightly longer class would qualify user for multiple machines. The class being slightly longer as what materials can be used on each machine would have to be covered and how different materials react.
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Ah good point; moved it back to the off topic group to keep @awmoore7 able to see it.

I think what’s most interesting with this possibility is that it has a tool changer in it, allowing for some more streamlined setups without the full involvement of the Haas

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Better yet, it should provide better precision than a manual tool change. The less-than-full-size machines tend to move a little along the gantry when you change the cutter; causing the subsequent operations to be a little misaligned.

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Looks like it might use it’s own controller and has the Bosch router option. CNC ROUTER | GX2525 | COMET
I see they normally sell it with Vectric products for CAM and it supports a 4th axis but it maybe a Linux CNC scenario as it sits today.

If we have the space for it I’d say grab it while we can and defer any Sherline CNC purchase.

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We have space - get rid of the broken multi-head drill press. This is smaller than the Shapeoko. If it has a 4th axis option that is a BIG deal.
@Team_Machine_Shop

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Sounds like we have an agenda item for Saturday’s Committee meeting.

One thing worth noting, if the OP is wanting to do a tax write off for 7k, it will need an appraisal to get fair market value verified. If it recall it’s any individual item or group of similar items with a value claimed great than 5k, it requires the appraisal.

No I’m not an account nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn. So clarification may need to be done.

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It’s a pile of parts.

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weve done better with worse

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DMS gives a receipt, description of the property, photos, etc. We do not put any value on the item. They are responsible for any assessment or assigning of a value. We don’t get involved with that. We acknowledge receipt of the property, provide documentation (IRS approval letter) that we are a qualified 501(c).

There’s a form on the wiki for this. In past we took pictures of the data plate to document the item description, photos of item as received, and attached it to receipt.

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That is what I was getting at.

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Does anyone have a timeframe on when this unit would be able to be picked up - if that is the direction you are leaning? I need to have it out of my garage preferably by the end of the weekend.

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The most likely place for the unit to go is machine shop. They have a meeting scheduled for Saturday afternoon where they’ll vote on wether to accept the donation (it appears likely). Then it can be dropped off/picked up/sent by trebuchet.

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If the committee accepts the donation, your mileage to DMS to drop it off is tax deductible :wink:

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What did DMS decide? I have an alternative donation site if DMS doesn’t want it. I’m not affiliated with it, and actually don’t know anyone there, but the founder reached out to me and we’ve been talking on LinkedIn. I’ll pass on the info if DMS doesn’t take it.

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