Hi,
I've been looking to purchase a milling machine for my own shop, and recently took at look at an index model 40 for sale.
It appears to be in decent shape for its age, except for the drawbar and power quill feed engagement. The collet is also stuck (I didn't want to push it while doing a pre purchase inspection). It looks like the pulley for the power quill feed drive was cracked at some point. And there is a solid chip in the table but I could work around that.
If anyone is familiar with the machines and could shed a little light on the issues above I would appreciate it. Or anything else specifically to look for or avoid.
I have several pictures just need to figure out how to add them
Thanks!
Pictures here: Index 40 Milling Machine - Album on Imgur
I've been looking to purchase a milling machine for my own shop, and recently took at look at an index model 40 for sale.
It appears to be in decent shape for its age, except for the drawbar and power quill feed engagement. The collet is also stuck (I didn't want to push it while doing a pre purchase inspection). It looks like the pulley for the power quill feed drive was cracked at some point. And there is a solid chip in the table but I could work around that.
If anyone is familiar with the machines and could shed a little light on the issues above I would appreciate it. Or anything else specifically to look for or avoid.
I have several pictures just need to figure out how to add them
Thanks!
Pictures here: Index 40 Milling Machine - Album on Imgur
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