On Sun, 27 Mar 2016 06:40:49 -0500, you wrote:
>I am looking for a mini mill. It seems like a <$1000 budget is where I want
>to be, and the ability to move it on my own is a must.
You're looking at the x2 or perhaps X3, I haven't checked the prices
on them lately, though. I got mine from Grizzly, however Little
Machine Shop has a good selection and all the repair parts.
>I have been looking for a used machine for months, but I've only seen one
>locally, and for the same cost as purchasing it new. I expanded my search
>range, but any potential savings are eaten by shipping.
The X series have limitations, work envelope is one, and the tilting
column is a weak point. There's lots of very good ways to work around
not having a tilting column. You also want a square column.
There's also considerations if you want to eventually go CNC as well.
>Where do you guys get your machines? Are there reasonably priced used
>machines available with enough tooling to get started?
>Going new it would appear that I get the HF mill, use a 20% coupon, and get
>some metal gears and tooling for it. I would also like the .050 dials if I
>can afford them.
You don't really need the metal gears, I've had plastic gears last a
long time. A belt drive modification would be better than the metal
gears, though.
Adding a set of calipers/readouts will make the need for the 0.050
screws go away.
Harvey
>Thanks guys!
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Posted by: Harvey White <madyn@dragonworks.info>
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