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I've come into some money and I'd finally like a mill. I have that enterprise 10" lathe most of you guys remember with the threading problem (all fixed...) so, I'm good on that front. It's a big enough machine to do anything that I'd ever need.
I have scoured for a reasonably priced benchtop mill for months, $1000~$1200, notta...
I have enough to basically buy this
http://t.harborfreight.com/two-speed-variable-bench-mill-drill-machine-44991.html
It not a harbour freight. You will notice the shocking resemblance between that and a busy bee, which is my neck of the woods...
http://www.busybeetools.com/products/milling-machine-mini-craftex-csa-cx605.html
Id really like a larger machine, but they're just not coming up used in my price range without sitting on cash till it burns a hole, and gotta keep the purchase somewhat under the radar from the warden...
So a huge old knee mill is not in my future (even tho I've seen numerous in my price range... it's just not likely to happen without a devorce... haha...)
So, the question, anyone with this model (or close)? I do hobby machining. Nothing big, so far, I've copied a few of mr petes builds for fun. I don't even have a regular need for these machines aside from enjoyment, and being the thorn in my wife's arse.
Is this a machine I should spend my money on? Should I just suck it up and keep looking? And try to build up my money stash? Will I be disappointed with how small it is? The reviews seem good, but, I need more... someone talk me into, or out of, this...
Edit. I did try to find the mill in the rate harbour freight thread... didn't come up with much
Edit edit, on third inspection, there's tons of info, lol...
I have scoured for a reasonably priced benchtop mill for months, $1000~$1200, notta...
I have enough to basically buy this
http://t.harborfreight.com/two-speed-variable-bench-mill-drill-machine-44991.html
It not a harbour freight. You will notice the shocking resemblance between that and a busy bee, which is my neck of the woods...
http://www.busybeetools.com/products/milling-machine-mini-craftex-csa-cx605.html
Id really like a larger machine, but they're just not coming up used in my price range without sitting on cash till it burns a hole, and gotta keep the purchase somewhat under the radar from the warden...
So a huge old knee mill is not in my future (even tho I've seen numerous in my price range... it's just not likely to happen without a devorce... haha...)
So, the question, anyone with this model (or close)? I do hobby machining. Nothing big, so far, I've copied a few of mr petes builds for fun. I don't even have a regular need for these machines aside from enjoyment, and being the thorn in my wife's arse.
Is this a machine I should spend my money on? Should I just suck it up and keep looking? And try to build up my money stash? Will I be disappointed with how small it is? The reviews seem good, but, I need more... someone talk me into, or out of, this...
Edit. I did try to find the mill in the rate harbour freight thread... didn't come up with much
Edit edit, on third inspection, there's tons of info, lol...
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