On 2009-08-27, Karl Townsend wrote:

I just called Wells-Index. The mill was made in 1975 (so it is newer
than me), it weighs 2,600 lbs, and has a 1.5 HP variable speed head.

The spindle taper is R8, which is a big relief.

You'll find a comparable Bridgeport is nearly 1000 lbs. lighter. You think
that iron is going to waste?

I think that a Bridgeport weighs 2,200 lbs, but still less than Wells-Index.

By the way, Wells-Index is an ebay seller nowadays and sells their
stuff right on ebay, including spindle regrinds for different tapers.

Now, I don't use R8 any more, too wimpy. Strictly a taper 40 guy here.

Just curious what do you do that you find it too wimpy.

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