Craftex Cx-601 Mill / Drill Machine

[bmw rider]

I've had my CX601 for nearly four years and just this week discovered a problem.



I'm not sure how this happened, but can say that I have never had a crash or any other event that might have caused this. I pulled the shaft out right after I noticed it and went over to Busy Bee to see about a replacement. Curiously, they had two of them in their warehouse and I should have it in about two weeks for just $119.

 

[Thriller]

Awesome write up. I’m looking for a mill right now and that one is one of the top contenders. I have a CX 706 lathe. I’m trying to decide if I should go with this or go with the round column style milling machine. Those ones are a little cheaper but have inherent issues as well. I would definitely consider a used one. Now I just need to find one within a few hours drive of me.