WTB Kurt Milling vises

MeanMachine1980 · Apr 19, 2019

Hello Everyone

I just bought my first cnc mill and I need a milling vise. I would prefer a kurt D688, D678, Dx6.

I cant believe Fleabay!! People want way more than that for old kurts with holes drilled everywhere!?!?!

Im finding the dx6 new for about $570. I know this is their new model but it is supposed to open further then the D688 and is supposed to clamp smoother with the pulling action vs the push of the 688 and 678. Anyone use these?

Thanks

jspivey · Apr 19, 2019

I just bought a new Dx6 just about a month ago for my home shop. So far I really like it, but obviously I don't use it every day. It is indeed nice and smooth, but I wouldn't say its significantly more smooth than previous models I have messed with. I would definitely recommend it if you are thinking about buying a new vice.

isaac338 · Apr 19, 2019

MeanMachine1980 said:
Hello Everyone

I just bought my first cnc mill and I need a milling vise. I would prefer a kurt D688, D678, Dx6.

I cant believe Fleabay!! People want way more than that for old kurts with holes drilled everywhere!?!?!

Im finding the dx6 new for about $570. I know this is their new model but it is supposed to open further then the D688 and is supposed to clamp smoother with the pulling action vs the push of the 688 and 678. Anyone use these?

Thanks

Just get a DX6 from the scratch & dent section of the Kurt site. They're usually under $500.

The DX6s I've bought in Canada have been around $1k CAD each so count your blessings.

MeanMachine1980 · Apr 19, 2019

Thanks Guys

I didnt know about the scratch and dent section on kurt's website. Nice way to save $200! Hopefully these vises are in the Minneapolis area so I can save a few more dollars by picking them up instead of shipping.

guest · Apr 20, 2019

Kurt ships free.

I bought a pair of DX6's last year from Western for less than $500 ea. They jacked the price this year with the steel tariffs.

Common on the left coast to see 688's on Cl in the $400 range for a new vise.

SteveM · Apr 20, 2019

Don't know about your area, but check craigslist.

Around here, you can find good uses D60's for $200.

Steve

Citxmech · Apr 21, 2019

Agree regarding Craigslist. Just picked up two 8" Kurts in excellent condition for less than $400.00.

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