1/4 of the way to a mill

[Shootymacshootface]

Just to be clear I'm not trying to sway you to a knee mill, simply pointing out that they are not necessarily out of the question for a small shop. Bench mills and even the dreaded round column mills are very capable. There is a poster on the forum (davidpbest) who has some strong arguments for the benefits of a bench mill vs the Bridgeport style mills mostly to do with the rigidity of the head.

I have a Sherline mini-mill which is a very small square column bench mill (50lbs), and a Clausing 8520 knee mill (900lbs). Both work well, but they are grapes and watermelons in trying to say one style or the other is superior.

Sherline on the Clausing

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Funny that 3 years ago I didn't even have a mill. Now, I have a full size knee mill and I'm thinking about getting a mini mill and doing a cnc upgrade to make lots of small aluminium parts.

 

[DavidR8]

Yes, I understand I am on a slippery slope!

 

[francist]

Those Clausing machines really do look like the perfect size for a small, one-man hobby outfit.

Never know, David, you've surprised us all so far in what you've been able to scare up in a short time!!

 

[DavidR8]

Those Clausing machines really do look like the perfect size for a small, one-man hobby outfit.

Never know, David, you've surprised us all so far in what you've been able to scare up in a short time!!

I haven't deployed my secret weapon yet <evilgrin>

 

[francist]

Yeah, can't wait. I'll never find another deal in town again.....

 

[francist]

Kidding, my friend.

 

[DavidR8]

So what does the hive think about an RF-40?

 

[Aukai]

3 phase? I have the Grizzly G0755, but maybe you could get it without the stand a tad cheaper. Anyway at the bottom of the page are pictures of all their selections, and pricing, just for more research material.

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• Motor size: 2 HP
• Table size: 31-1/2" x 9-1/2"
• Longitudinal travel: 20"
• Cross travel: 7-7/8"
• Spindle taper: R-8
• Number of speeds: 6
• Max spindle to table distance: 18"
• Max spindle to column distance: 10"
• Shipping weight: 1102 lbs.

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[DavidR8]

3 phase? I have the Grizzly G0755, but maybe you could get it without the stand a tad cheaper. Anyway at the bottom of the page are pictures of all their selections, and pricing, just for more research material.

Thanks, as far as I can tell the RF-40 is a round column so maybe like the G0754?
I'm waiting for pics from the seller.

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[DavidR8]

A few pics of the RF-40. Asking “$2800ish”
(For comparison a new RF-30 is $2300 here)
220v or 110v
From the seller:
“Here you go. It is very clean. I also have a set of collets, a set of ER32 collets, and a 1/2” Jacob’s drill chuck. The vise is a Precision Matthews 4” and has the swivel base still in plastic.”

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