Hello All,
I'm looking to buy a 1972 Shizuoka VHR-A vertical manual mill NST #40 spindle, 4hp. It will be for my own personal hobby shop. It's completely manual, has powerfeeds, but no CNC capabilities. (I'm not looking for CNC)
I've seen the mill in person, and it is in good shape, ways are smooth and tight, etc.
It will come with tool holders, a box of end-mills (used), Cincinnati indexing head, Brown and Sharpe rotary table, and Swiss Precision Instruments vise. No DRO. Price is $6K.
1. What are your opinions of Shizuoka mills? Are they good quality?
2. Is the price fair? IE, would you pay that much if in the market?
3. I've done some searching around and they seem to be a rare machine. is it easy and affordable to get parts for it when needed?
Your opinions are appreciated, I've never used a Shizuoka before.
I'm looking to buy a 1972 Shizuoka VHR-A vertical manual mill NST #40 spindle, 4hp. It will be for my own personal hobby shop. It's completely manual, has powerfeeds, but no CNC capabilities. (I'm not looking for CNC)
I've seen the mill in person, and it is in good shape, ways are smooth and tight, etc.
It will come with tool holders, a box of end-mills (used), Cincinnati indexing head, Brown and Sharpe rotary table, and Swiss Precision Instruments vise. No DRO. Price is $6K.
1. What are your opinions of Shizuoka mills? Are they good quality?
2. Is the price fair? IE, would you pay that much if in the market?
3. I've done some searching around and they seem to be a rare machine. is it easy and affordable to get parts for it when needed?
Your opinions are appreciated, I've never used a Shizuoka before.