Bummed Out Newb On My First Mill Purchase Gone Bad

[rdrasher]

This could get dangerous!! Don't go alone and definitely not at night. Have read to many stories about how things like this have gone deadly. Be safe.

Ron

I'll be bringing the cops with me for a trouble free refund.

 

[rdrasher]

this is better than Peyton Place reruns!

I know right!

 

[rdrasher]

So it sounds obvious that he didn't wire the money and he lied about that. Good luck.

Seems that way.

 

[NCjeeper]

I hope you get your money back and he has an outstanding warrant and gets arrested too boot.

 

[rdrasher]

Does anyone think this Enco 3-in-1 would be a good option to start/learn on?
Is he asking too much?

https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/tls/5945002317.html

 

[Doubleeboy]

3 in 1 machines do a little of everything but nothing particularly well, they are not rigid, have small milling table, very tall tailstock, which is a no no. Can you do good work on them ? Sure, will you love the machine, I suspect you will find its limitations sooner rather than later. That said, if I were to buy one, I would buy a Smithy, they are nice machines, have good support and have been around a long time

michael

 

[Eddyde]

If you want to do small work the 3 in 1 machine might suffice but if you want to work on bikes and ATVs, you should get a larger, separate mill and lathe.

I would take the mill that you already bought instead of the refund. show up with the cops, a trailer and a couple of friends.

Also I would advise to change your bank account number now that a slimy criminal has it.

 

[rdrasher]

Thanks guys for the input about the 3-in-1.

It's pretty overwhelming for me to commit with all the different options for machines and the fact that I've never even used any of them.
I see all the possibilities on this site and get all hyped up only to get nervous about spending my limited budget on "the wrong thing" or buy someone else's used worn out machine.

Oh the problems of a lowly noob...

 

[4GSR]

............Oh the problems of a lowly noob...

It'll get better. Most of us have had similar dealings in our past, too. You live and learn and we never quit learning.

 

[Chayse]

rdrasher,

Did you ever get the situation sorted? I looked at the same mill and tried to contact, after numerous failed attempts, i gave up. Hopefully you got your money back or the mill!

V/r,

Chayse