I looked at the 949 first. It's 1000 lbs heavier. I'd never be able to move it around if I needed to do that.
I don't expect to be fluting barrels but, if I could, I probably would try it.
Looking at the 833 the table and quill travel is very close to the 935. The 833 is overall taller at 88" while the 935 is 81". 833 is about 500 lbs. lighter without the stand. It looks like you can't get a Y axis power feed on the 833 which I would find useful.
Other than not having a Y power feed the 833 covers all my bases. I would believe it would be a massive step up over the mill I have now. But, I have the space to go larger and the cost savings isn't dramatic enough for a one-time purchase. I know I can move the 833 with the forks on my tractor bucket. Those may be at their limit with the 935.
I do cut aluminum but cut a lot of stainless as well. I see in their comparison that the geared head has more power in lower ranges. I don't mind going slower in aluminum so maybe the geared head is the better choice. Anyone installed a VFD on the geared model?
I don't expect to be fluting barrels but, if I could, I probably would try it.
Looking at the 833 the table and quill travel is very close to the 935. The 833 is overall taller at 88" while the 935 is 81". 833 is about 500 lbs. lighter without the stand. It looks like you can't get a Y axis power feed on the 833 which I would find useful.
Other than not having a Y power feed the 833 covers all my bases. I would believe it would be a massive step up over the mill I have now. But, I have the space to go larger and the cost savings isn't dramatic enough for a one-time purchase. I know I can move the 833 with the forks on my tractor bucket. Those may be at their limit with the 935.
I do cut aluminum but cut a lot of stainless as well. I see in their comparison that the geared head has more power in lower ranges. I don't mind going slower in aluminum so maybe the geared head is the better choice. Anyone installed a VFD on the geared model?