JimGlass
Stainless
- Joined
- Jan 15, 2003
- Location
- Genoa, Illinois
Looking for opinions on a 20" Square Column Mill/drill that ENCO offers.
My interest in the machine is conversion to CNC. The homebuilt milling machines I have built are just not rigid enough to machine steel. It is unrealistic to think I could build a machine with dovetail ways, spindle and motor for what a mill/drill costs.
In addition, the mill/drill weighs only 750 lb so I'm thinking of building a stand with wheels so the machine can be moved out of my way when not in use. Not planning to machine real big stuff but still see some opportunity in having CNC capability.
The JET 8 x 36 is more attracttive to me but at 1600lb will not be readily moveable.
The other option would be to buy an old Briddeport and make it CNC. I should also point out I'm not interested in rebuilding a machine then making it CNC.
All opinions welcome,
Jim
My interest in the machine is conversion to CNC. The homebuilt milling machines I have built are just not rigid enough to machine steel. It is unrealistic to think I could build a machine with dovetail ways, spindle and motor for what a mill/drill costs.
In addition, the mill/drill weighs only 750 lb so I'm thinking of building a stand with wheels so the machine can be moved out of my way when not in use. Not planning to machine real big stuff but still see some opportunity in having CNC capability.
The JET 8 x 36 is more attracttive to me but at 1600lb will not be readily moveable.
The other option would be to buy an old Briddeport and make it CNC. I should also point out I'm not interested in rebuilding a machine then making it CNC.
All opinions welcome,
Jim