I just took a deposit for the sale of my current milling machine. I am now getting really close to pulling the trigger on the 1500MX. Are there any users on this forum that have the 1500 that I can connect with?
Thanks…. Richard
Good luck. I think Bigfoot has one.
I think someone from tormach posted a while ago that almost all 1500 were being ordered by tool room shops. Someone has to have one but I don’t think anyone on the forum has one.
Thanks Harold. For what is worth…. Who is Bigfoot?
Bigfoot, Yeti, Nessie (insert quasi-mythical creature here)…. probably what was meant.
Tormach used to have a program where prospective buyers could contact willing nearby owners. You’d probably have to call them for that if it’s still a thing.
I don’t know who on the forum has one but there are several in the facebook groups that do.
Thanks guys. I thought that Bigfoot might be someone’s username here on the forum. I will check out the facebook group.
Thanks Roy. I have contacted them with no luck so far.
Honestly I thought tormach had been making people sign an N.D.A. when buying the 1500 because it’s been a total blackout here on the forum. No complaints, questions (other than buying/operating inquiries) and no showing of installs. I’m guessing most of them go to larger companies and there aren’t many single use hobby machines out there.
How can I convince Tormach to send me a demo, I could boost interaction on the forum if I had a 1500 to use 
I have one, it sits next to my PCNC770 from 2018. Self-assembled, with wireless probe and tool setter. But I don’t really have the extra resources to talk/show anything about it. It has been working really well.
I have considered/seen the Syil X7 (epoxy granite) in person, but I decided to go with the 1500MX. I have it since March this year.
AJ from Audacity Micro has good coverage on the 1500MX. He has openly shared quite some good content on YouTube as well as Instagram.
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Thank you for your reply.
I have one as well. Happy to answer any questions I can. I self assembled mine with the help of my wife. Got the coolant, tool changer, and probe.
Thanks Adam. I watched a bunch of videos and was hoping to find someone close by so I can see it before buying one. Are you happy with the machine? Any unexpected findings on your part?
Thanks… Richard
I have a 1500MX as well. Located in southern NH, I’d also be happy to help in any capacity. I’ll be installing my 4th axis unit in the next couple weeks if that’s something you’d have questions about.
John what town are you in? I’m in Dover…
Yes, quite happy with it. The only issue I’ve had was my automatic oiler wouldn’t reprogram. Tormach sent me a new one and I haven’t had any problems since.
I’ve got an 1500 MX I’ve been using around July of this year. Order with most of the extras except the chip conveyer. I went the self assembly route and learned a lot about the machine in the process. It was more work than I expected but I think it was the right choice. I found a number of things that needed remediation from the factory. Assembling the mill myself left me with a much more thorough understanding of the machine and I was able to rectify some of the factory quality control issues along the way. Overall I’m very pleased with the machine and for my needs it fits perfectly. Tormach support has been great as well as the forum community.
Thanks for your thoughts! I will be ordering one on Monday!
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