- Joined
- Oct 11, 2016
- Messages
- 3,855
I bought my first mill (a Taiwanese knee mill 8X30") new and paid way too much for it. So I checked the internet off and on for 2 years to find its replacement. What I got was a Taiwanese Bridgeport clone in a 9X49" size, very dirty, but great ways and lead screws with a DRO. I paid a lot less for it than I expected or budgeted.
Be patient, and you will find what you want. There are a lot of good videos on the tube about surveying a milling machine, which is a great place to start. Don't hesitate to take a more experienced machinist with you to provide a look over your shoulder. When I surveyed mine, my friend really helped me spot things I missed.
Be patient, and you will find what you want. There are a lot of good videos on the tube about surveying a milling machine, which is a great place to start. Don't hesitate to take a more experienced machinist with you to provide a look over your shoulder. When I surveyed mine, my friend really helped me spot things I missed.