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It's time to add a small milling machine to the workshop. Any owners of cheper models out there? I don't think I'll stretch to a Bridgeport. Really need a chunk of change from £1000. I've been looking at the Axminster and Warco offerings and seen a few AMA models on ebay which look like they came from the same factory as Warco. Any other options? Can't seem to find many 2nd hand.
... or just post pictures of your impressive set-up to make me feel inadequate 😯
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Hey nickjb, can you just put a small flat on this bit of 6mm barstock for me with that ^^^^ 😉
Generally, small mills = crap
No power, no tool inertia, sloppy slides and drives etc
If you have the space, a s/h (it will be very s/h!) Bridgeport really is the answer. Also, it's really really annoying to get a mill, and find the table can't actually accomodate the first job you want to do..........
I use a Sherline - on the left here:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/cycleologist/5033199765/ ]Workshop[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/cycleologist/ ]Ben Cooper[/url], on Flickr
It's small, but works well for me.
nickjb - that's not a large milling machine - this is:
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So you're not after one of these milling machines then?
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I would love one. It would make a great workshop.So you're not after one of these milling machines then?
What are the Peatol offerings like?
Just for modellers?
http://www.lathes.co.uk is more than handy for s/hand bits. Room for something like a Harrison?