good day all,
I'm new here, some info about me and why I'm posting looking for better than a hobby mill
I'm a part time bladesmith
home garage setup
I prefer plug and play setup for the most part
I prefer to buy once cry once
I'll be milling 1/8" slots in brass, 416 SS, silicon bronze
other light milling
drilling holes for folding knives
some tapping capability would be nice for small holes
power - 110 would be easiest, I can get 220 1 phase in my garage but it will cost me
DRO would be nice.
I work in an aerospace CNC machine shop but am not a machinist.
But I've run toolshops and machine shops and been a cad/cam programmer.
Found a Linley jog borer MK1A in very nice condition, power feed etc, no collets, I know that will cost me but I accept that. I know this is not a milling machine but can do light milling as I need,
Question - what's the going rate for one of these machines? the one I'm looking at is a 1/2 HP single phase
I believe this is the right machine for me as a part time knife-maker, let me make my argument to you.
single phase ready ( I dont need high HP) no need for phase convertor or more power
smaller size footprint than a knee mill
suitable for light slot milling
lighter weight at 800 lbs vs a knee mill (but still not a lightweight toy)
generally less costly since they are not desirable machines for most
disadvantages - collet availability,
Other considerations would be a Precision Matthews PM-25MV or PM-727M
thanks for some guidance and your opinions
regards
I'm new here, some info about me and why I'm posting looking for better than a hobby mill
I'm a part time bladesmith
home garage setup
I prefer plug and play setup for the most part
I prefer to buy once cry once
I'll be milling 1/8" slots in brass, 416 SS, silicon bronze
other light milling
drilling holes for folding knives
some tapping capability would be nice for small holes
power - 110 would be easiest, I can get 220 1 phase in my garage but it will cost me
DRO would be nice.
I work in an aerospace CNC machine shop but am not a machinist.
But I've run toolshops and machine shops and been a cad/cam programmer.
Found a Linley jog borer MK1A in very nice condition, power feed etc, no collets, I know that will cost me but I accept that. I know this is not a milling machine but can do light milling as I need,
Question - what's the going rate for one of these machines? the one I'm looking at is a 1/2 HP single phase
I believe this is the right machine for me as a part time knife-maker, let me make my argument to you.
single phase ready ( I dont need high HP) no need for phase convertor or more power
smaller size footprint than a knee mill
suitable for light slot milling
lighter weight at 800 lbs vs a knee mill (but still not a lightweight toy)
generally less costly since they are not desirable machines for most
disadvantages - collet availability,
Other considerations would be a Precision Matthews PM-25MV or PM-727M
thanks for some guidance and your opinions
regards