For Sale still new in the crate 2004 PRT 4' x 8' with 5 hp Columbo Spiindle 3 phase

[oldworld124]

Am selling a new in the crate shopbot PRT 2004. It is a 3 phase model with a Columbo 5 hp spindle motor. Comes with the controller box and VFD. Has the vacuum fittings. No vacuum. Has always been in dry storage. Everything is in like new condition.
Have not had space to set it up, so finally decided it is best to let it go to someone who can use it.

Am in the Boise, Idaho area.

Asking $10,000

[coryatjohn]

I seriously doubt you're going to find a collector of old CNC machines that is willing to pay $10k for an antique.

I suggest selling it for $2000. You'd be lucky to get that. Maybe you should have tried selling it 10 years ago.

What a waste.

[EricSchimel]

I disagree, the drive system and the spindle alone can command a pretty solid price.

[RobbyFirstBuild]

If it is only worth $2k, then that 2013 PRS Alpha is worth maybe $5k!

[kelly]

I think it's amazing!
I am not in the market for a machine but I wish you the best with the sale. Somebody is going to enjoy it!

All the best!

[Bud Meade]

It's worth what someone is willing to pay. Not everyone, only one person.

I'm not smart enough to know at what price it will sell. But if you want to sell it and get no offers, then it is time to start reducing the price till it sells.

Good Luck with the sale.

[coryatjohn]

If it is only worth $2k, then that 2013 PRS Alpha is worth maybe $5k!

That may be true but to me, my machine is priceless and has been in use consistently since it was taken out of the crate in 2013.

[jerry_stanek]

When I bought my new in box 4 year old shopbot with a spindle they told me the spindle may not last long as they should be rotated when stored for a time. The grease settles and dries the bearings out.

[RobbyFirstBuild]

Figured as much. I run and maintain a 2014 PRS Alpha 96-60-8 5hp ATC, 6" indexer with Aspire and Fusion 360 almost daily since new, great machine.

I have ran probably thousands of sheets of plywood, acrylic, polycarbonate, and hardwoods aluminum and even stainless steel on that machine and it still performs as good as new!

Just bought a used "antique" off of this forum several weeks ago and working on getting it set up and be as accurate as the PRS Alpha.

Ultimately I will have to fabricate new endplates, and mounts for the 7.2 motors I will need, but I work at a Makerspace with a laser and waterjet, so no problem!

[Bud Meade]

When I bought my new in box 4 year old shopbot with a spindle they told me the spindle may not last long as they should be rotated when stored for a time. The grease settles and dries the bearings out.

Are the bearings not replaceable? If so, putting in a new set before even trying to start up may be a solution. Dunno

[jerry_stanek]

Yes they are but it costs as much to replace them as a new spindle. they are not user replaceable

[oldworld124]

Just wanted to add that this is the PRT Alpha model. I'll call a couple of spindle maintenance/rebuild shops next week and inquire about the spindle router bearings, etc. Thanks. I guess I could think about keeping it and converting it to a plasma cutter down the road.

[MogulTx]

I bought a spare spindle years ago, because I was told that mine was noisy and would fail on me... I kept the replacement spindle in my shop for maybe 3-4 years before installing. It is installed and trammed and running. It has been in for 1+ years.... no worries. I can hear it when I am first starting it up. After a second or two, you can't hear anything but a hum. Don't get worried about the spindle until you need to worry about the spindle. Fear is an enemy. Find out. Deal with it and move forward. (If you are curious about its condition, go spin the spindle by hand. If it is loose and feels smooth- QUIT worrying about it!) Life is too short for needless worry- and this could well be needless worry. A columbo spindle rarely fails.

[JGeorge]

Just wanted to add that this is the PRT Alpha model. I'll call a couple of spindle maintenance/rebuild shops next week and inquire about the spindle router bearings, etc. Thanks. I guess I could think about keeping it and converting it to a plasma cutter down the road.
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[phawks_99]

Offering 4,000.00 cash