Tyro Reviews

[ccmarsh]

Hello all. I am looking for information and reviews about the Tyro. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find some and maybe some pictures of some work that was done using the Tyro. I am very interested in purchasing one.

[cabnet636]

randy johnson of "American Woodworker" did this on his tyro and displayed them last weekend at my shop, the quality was first rate. it was obvious to me it is a very capable machine for the small foot print!

[ccmarsh]

Thank you very much Mr. Johnson. The Tyro sounds exactly what I am looking for. Something compact that does not sacrfice quality. I'm curious if he used the spindle or a router? My guess would be to buy a Tyro with a spindle rather than using a router. I assume by using a spindle the ridigidity would be less of an issue and that the quality would be better. Is that correct?

Thanks James

[michael_schwartz]

If I were on a budget I would get the router, and put the extra money into software or tooling. If you can afford the spindle go for it.

Personally I can't comment on the spindle, or router supplied with the tyro as I am not familiar with the platform. I will say that I get by just fine with a router on my 48x96 PRS Standard.

[bleeth]

Chris: You didn't say what your primary usage is going to be for the tool. I watched one do some work at the SB camp at my shop in January that had the spindle. I also run a spindle on my full size bot. I believe in them!
For fine engraving I sure wouldn't go any other way and in a small work space the lack of router noise will save your sanity. Using a clamping system for your parts and a quiet vacuum for chips like the Fein and you could have it running in one side of your office while you're speaking normally to others or on the phone.

[bill.young]

I've been using a Desktop (the new name for the Tyro) with a router to cut QR codes into engraving plastic. I use a collet, nut, and 1/32" bit from Precise Bits.

[bleeth]

Hey Bill: Is that cause you couldn't get the right collett from Gordon for the spindle?:D

(private joke)

[bill.young]

No comment!

[ccmarsh]

The things that I would like to make are small clocks, cribbage boards, lithoplanes, bird houses, Jewelry, inlay work, things like that. I would like the ability to personalize everything, for instance, use a picture of the kids and incorporate it in the over all design of the gift. Things like that.

[ccmarsh]

Michael I understand what your saying but your table is bigger. I would think that the individual pieces of your shopbot are probably thicker metal. The Desktop I'm guessing doesn't have the rigidity due to the thinner design so I would think that since a spindle weighs less then that would help a little more? Please remember I am on this forum to ask for advice. I'm getting a cnc machine in the near future I want to do as much research as possible. I also like to buy American products whenever I can.

Thank you all for your input and advice.

Chris