Grizzly G9729???
 

wrote:
What do the regulars in this group think about this model from grizzly
industrial? Thanks.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...emnumber=G9729

Really, it depends on what you want to do. I know some guys who have these
who are able to both do simple turning and milling operations on small parts
in support of other metalworking main interests while still saving space in
their shop. Other guys would consider these little better than landfill fodder
because they can't turn out parts with tenths accuracy and aren't made to
industrial standards of massiveness and rigidity. If you want to just
explore machining then a class or two at your local technical college is
a much better choice.

That being said, if you are settled on a 3-in-1 machine, there are cheaper
ones on the market. If you are looking for a detailed comparison of Grizzly's
versus say Shoptask or Smithy or Enco or Jet, I can't help.

GWE

Might work to anchor your boat. The long overhang of the mill head,very
narrow ways and low mass of the carriage and cross slide suggest serious
rigidity issues.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

wrote:
What do the regulars in this group think about this model from grizzly
industrial? Thanks.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...emnumber=G9729


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I have one of the smaller combo lathe/mill machines, the G4015Z.
I'm pretty happy with it, got it nearly new, the original buyer spent
a bunch of money on tooling and couldn't figure out how to do anything
with it and got frustrated. So the price was very good. The
instructions might as well have been non-existent for their value.
The machine has more flex than I would like, but is capable of
accuracy adequate for my needs. In doing little odd jobs it has more
than paid for itself, both financially as well as good will generated
doing odd jobs for friends. The mill does work, but is more wishful
thinking than a real milling machine. Setup or switching between
functions is a pain. I haven't tried to cut threads on it and doubt I
will. The combination lead/feed screw (I think that's what it is) is
not a desirable thing, but does work. If their isn't room in the shop
or the budget for anything bigger or for a separate lathe and mill, I
think you'd be happy with it.