badwithusernames
Aluminum
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2017
I looked at this mill several months ago, and had read everything I could find on Induma before going to se it. So, based on the non existent parts support, and relative scarcity I offered about scrap value and was turned away. Got a phone call yesterday and it was mine, delivered, for $300.
It runs, and the table moves very nicely with no backlash on the handles. I am completely unfamiliar with the various levers on the head, as my south bend mill is completely different. I am hoping to find a copy of the manual without spending $20 for a pdf, in the meantime if anyone cares to point out any details it would be a huge help. I do have a few odd R8 collets and a spare VFD to get it under power in a few days..
Really, I don't need a second mill, but for the price I couldn't go wrong. I figure I'll keep whichever suits my needs best and sell the other. I do like the 30 taper and rigidity of the round ram south bend mill, but the overall tightness of this Induma, and the head nod feature make me wonder if it is more capable.
My business is welding/ custom fabrication/ repair, and machine shop tools are a relatively recent addition to my stable. I'm pretty much self taught, reading, watching and asking before I jump into anything. Any advice or thoughts appreciated.
SD
It runs, and the table moves very nicely with no backlash on the handles. I am completely unfamiliar with the various levers on the head, as my south bend mill is completely different. I am hoping to find a copy of the manual without spending $20 for a pdf, in the meantime if anyone cares to point out any details it would be a huge help. I do have a few odd R8 collets and a spare VFD to get it under power in a few days..
Really, I don't need a second mill, but for the price I couldn't go wrong. I figure I'll keep whichever suits my needs best and sell the other. I do like the 30 taper and rigidity of the round ram south bend mill, but the overall tightness of this Induma, and the head nod feature make me wonder if it is more capable.
My business is welding/ custom fabrication/ repair, and machine shop tools are a relatively recent addition to my stable. I'm pretty much self taught, reading, watching and asking before I jump into anything. Any advice or thoughts appreciated.
SD