Good evening all,
I realize it's a long shot, but if anyone has a Van Norman #12 sitting around that they are willing to part with, I am in the market for one. I am a total novice on a milling machine, but it appears that this might be a nice mill to begin on. I have no desire to advance beyond the hobby machinist stage. I love the old iron, hence not considering new imports. I am near Charlotte, NC and would like to stay within a few hours drive, but will consider whatever is offered.
Do you agree or disagree with my assessment? What other mills in this capability range would you recommend that I consider?
Thanks for your time!
Patrick
I realize it's a long shot, but if anyone has a Van Norman #12 sitting around that they are willing to part with, I am in the market for one. I am a total novice on a milling machine, but it appears that this might be a nice mill to begin on. I have no desire to advance beyond the hobby machinist stage. I love the old iron, hence not considering new imports. I am near Charlotte, NC and would like to stay within a few hours drive, but will consider whatever is offered.
Do you agree or disagree with my assessment? What other mills in this capability range would you recommend that I consider?
Thanks for your time!
Patrick
