... I don't know if you have the problem solved with your mill blowing fuses when starting, but one thing you might do is start it in series with another...
Hello, Just spent two days reading most of the archives..uhggg!! Ok, I'm not a trained machinist, or even untrained for that matter. I'm and aircraft...
Scott, When the pro's on here get around to reading this, you will get a good response. On my mill, the table is set for graduations of .001 on the handles....
Scott..for the accuracy that u are looking for..the bridgepot,IMHO is the way to go and if the parts are for aircraft,then I concur with Lenord..Cnc is a...
Scott, The accuracy you need can be obtained on a mill drill just as it can on a full size bridgeport. However, it will take longer. If you're talking about...
First, try using a "slow-blow" fuse of the same amperage as the existing fuse. This type of fuse is designed to absorb the very high starting current from ...
Is it a fuse or a circuit breaker. Make sure you have nothing else on the circuit. Try a slow blow fuse. You could try a larger fuse/breaker but I wouldn't...
You guys are funny. I prefer this one: We can always find the TIME and MONEY to do it right the second time... Or if something is worth doing it is worth...
Scott, In terms of accuracy, I doubt if the currently available Taiwanese machines are any worse than an average Bridgeport or most other machines for that ...
Mark, Thank you for a very well thought out and informative answer! It all makes perfect sense to me, I'm very glad I asked. I had already figured DRO was...
In message <b945gr+5fcm@eGroups.com>, Scott Sepper <ssepper@...> writes ... You can see an article on my web site about this mill or at least it looks...
Check out lathe model 111-2000 at www.use-enco.com for an example of a machine with relatively high precision. It is actually a clone of this machine:...
Sorry for the spam, but I figured I'd post this to the group before putting it up on Ebay. Despite my connection to this machine, I simply won't have enough ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2527271787 There must be a lot of value to putting this all together. My CNC conversion budget doesn't...
This guy sells them in HSM, he charges $8k He also published an article last year giving a step-by-step of how he converts them. It's all new stuff, so it's ...
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May 5, 2003 6:50 pm
Scott- The choice of machine is a balancing act between machine features, production costs and return on investment. You obviously need to pick your machine...
Our Warren (MI) store is doing some remodeling, (stripping and painting the floor) we are selling ALL the display machines at prices I have never seen before!...
Scott: Who is going to use this equipment? You or someone in your shop? I ask this because you mention not being a machinist. One thing about drilling holes...
Phil, It will be me. I'm an utterly anal perfectionist! Everything I've ever had an interest (key word there) in trying, I've always been able to pick-up and ...
I have questions about the 20pc. end mill sets on sale in the Enco Hot Deals catalog. Single end HSS tin coated for $44.95. Are they worth buying? I just...
... ever had ... pick-up and ... Here's a quick idea about accurate machining with lathes and milling machines. All machines move due to the cutting forces....
Martin, I see what your saying. That's why I've been leaning torwards the bigger machines. That's also why I stated I also needed a honing machine (been ...