428Bird
Aluminum
- Joined
- Mar 20, 2014
- Location
- Houston, Texas, USA
Hello,
I've searched around for information on the true trace and the general consensus is to stay away from them. This machine however comes with manual controls (so it's not straight hydraulic - ie: I won't have to convert it to manual) It's a 1976 model with a Series 1, 2hp variable speed head.
I went to look at it today and though the hydraulic equipment is there, it's not currently hooked up, again - not a concern and will make it easier to move if I decide to purchase. The x, y, and z axis's all move freely, everything seems to be oiled, and you can see the scrape marks on the knee (beneath the table.) the overall dimensions are about 6 feet wide (across the table feed handles) 7 feet tall, and about 4.5 feet deep (from the column to the knee handle).
The guy will take 1500 for the whole thing, hydraulics included. There isn't any tooling or a vice. It's not under power so that's a negative as well.
Worth 1500.00? I readily admit that I know little to nothing about milling machines, but where I am, a running, no tools included Bridgeport goes for around 3 to 5,000.00. Figured I could keep the mill and sell off all of the true trace equipment. Your thoughts? As always I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Britt Bettell
I've searched around for information on the true trace and the general consensus is to stay away from them. This machine however comes with manual controls (so it's not straight hydraulic - ie: I won't have to convert it to manual) It's a 1976 model with a Series 1, 2hp variable speed head.
I went to look at it today and though the hydraulic equipment is there, it's not currently hooked up, again - not a concern and will make it easier to move if I decide to purchase. The x, y, and z axis's all move freely, everything seems to be oiled, and you can see the scrape marks on the knee (beneath the table.) the overall dimensions are about 6 feet wide (across the table feed handles) 7 feet tall, and about 4.5 feet deep (from the column to the knee handle).
The guy will take 1500 for the whole thing, hydraulics included. There isn't any tooling or a vice. It's not under power so that's a negative as well.
Worth 1500.00? I readily admit that I know little to nothing about milling machines, but where I am, a running, no tools included Bridgeport goes for around 3 to 5,000.00. Figured I could keep the mill and sell off all of the true trace equipment. Your thoughts? As always I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Britt Bettell