Domodude17
Aluminum
- Joined
- Aug 14, 2017
All Homer Simpson puns aside. This mill isn't too far from me, and right now the price would be about $1300 delivered, although it may go a little lower. I have a 9" southbend, but this would be my first mill.
Pros: 3/4 scale bridgeport style, fits in my shop (smaller footprint). Variable speed, power downfeed, comes with a few collets. Ways don't look to be in terrible condition. Spindle is allegedly very similar to a bridgeport spindle, so a conversion to R5 tooling may be an option. A few people have done this mod already. Delivery is available, so I don't need to fuss around with renting a trailer and transporting/moving it myself (no experience with that). Price
Cons: Uses obsolete D5 tooling, will need to make adapters for a drill chuck, boring head, ER-32 Collets, etc. No powerfeed. Mill isn't under power to test run. Ways don't look to be in great condition. Parts may not be available if needed. 3 phase machine, so a VFD will be required which may make the machine built in variable speed redundant. A few apprentice marks on the table.
Pros: 3/4 scale bridgeport style, fits in my shop (smaller footprint). Variable speed, power downfeed, comes with a few collets. Ways don't look to be in terrible condition. Spindle is allegedly very similar to a bridgeport spindle, so a conversion to R5 tooling may be an option. A few people have done this mod already. Delivery is available, so I don't need to fuss around with renting a trailer and transporting/moving it myself (no experience with that). Price
Cons: Uses obsolete D5 tooling, will need to make adapters for a drill chuck, boring head, ER-32 Collets, etc. No powerfeed. Mill isn't under power to test run. Ways don't look to be in great condition. Parts may not be available if needed. 3 phase machine, so a VFD will be required which may make the machine built in variable speed redundant. A few apprentice marks on the table.
