Re: [GrizHFMinimill] Where to start



When I got my mini mill about 13 years ago and wanted to locate it onto my work bench, I figured out how to do it myself.
I first place wood blocks onto the saw table so they were the same height as the work bench.
I then used a rope block and tackle to hoist it onto my table saw which was on wheels. 
It was then easy to slide the mill from the table saw onto the work bench and secure it in place.
A few years ago when we epoxy coated our garage floor, I reverses the process.
Having a small lathe and mill, kind of makes you think of creative ways to do things.
John

On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 8:27 AM, kevin.quiggle@gmail.com [GrizHFMinimill] <GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

A few comments:

Where are you located? There may be source not all that far from you that you are not aware of.

Patience is a virtue: I bought my mini-mill used, and I searched for nearly a year before I found what I was looking for.

Moving a mill: You say you want to be able to move it by yourself, and that is certainly possible, but I strongly recommend you get a friend or neighbor to lend a hand. Accidentally dropping your new purchase will not do it any good, and if it falls on you you could be severely injured.

Extras: You are going to need a good strong table for your mill, not to mention the tooling and other accessories you will require. Take a look at the link below to get some idea of what you may need to purchase:

https://sites.google.com/site/lagadoacademy/machining---lathes-mills-etc/advice-from-a-newbie




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Posted by: John Mattis <john.mattis@gmail.com>



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