Minimum Size Rotery Table

[Pinenut57]

I have a Grizzly model G0705 mill/drill and want to get a rotary table for it. What would be the minimum size recommended for this machine. I use the machine in Gunsmithing applications.

 

[RJSakowski]

I would think that the minimum size would depend on what you intend to use it for. Personally, I would be thinking about what is the maximum size that I could use on this machine, based on weight, loss of working envelope, cost, etc. For your mill/drill, I would consider an 8", possibly a 6". I would also look for a horizontal/vertical or a tilting base table.

 

[darkzero]

The minimum size I would go with on a RF30/31 is a 6". An 8" would be better suited though but is much more heavier (if that's an issue).

 

[Ben Nevis]

I have an 8" inch rotary table for my RF30. If I had to replace it, I would probably get a 6", being about half the weight.

 

[Pinenut57]

Thank Guys for the input. There will be more questions later

 

[Maddogmech1]

I have an rf40, and bought a 6" RT at one of my trips to grizzly. Then a few months later, a 12" RT came in the scrap pile at work, so I snagged it and restored it. I've used the 12" quite a few times, and the 6" once. The weight sucks, but the size of the table definitely comes in handy. I'd go as big as you can, better to have too much than not enough


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