Greetings,

I'm in the market for an older, quality used mill and was curious as to
what recommendations everyone might have. I'm looking for a small to
midsize 3 axis or Bridgeport type mill that I can mount on a bench or
pedestal in my garage. I'm limited on space so a full size mill is out
of the question. I'm trying to stay away from some of the cheaper
Chinese imports but I'm not quite sure which companies made such a
mill. Any ideas?

Thanks

MMcCawley writes:

Any ideas?

Clausing 85xx. Hard to find.

http://www.lathes.co.uk/clausing%20vertical/index.html

"MMcCawley" wrote in message
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Greetings,

I'm in the market for an older, quality used mill and was curious as to
what recommendations everyone might have. I'm looking for a small to
midsize 3 axis or Bridgeport type mill that I can mount on a bench or
pedestal in my garage. I'm limited on space so a full size mill is out
of the question. I'm trying to stay away from some of the cheaper
Chinese imports but I'm not quite sure which companies made such a
mill. Any ideas?

Thanks

I have a small hardinge vertical mill pictured in the middle of the page:

http://www.lathes.co.uk/cataract%20miller/page3.html

Excellent machine for those lacking shop space. If you can
find one grab it you won't be sorry.

Best Regards
Tom.

MMcCawley wrote:
Greetings,

I'm in the market for an older, quality used mill and was curious as to
what recommendations everyone might have. I'm looking for a small to
midsize 3 axis or Bridgeport type mill that I can mount on a bench or
pedestal in my garage. I'm limited on space so a full size mill is out
of the question. I'm trying to stay away from some of the cheaper
Chinese imports but I'm not quite sure which companies made such a
mill. Any ideas?

Thanks

The Centec 2A or 2B with the vertical head are excellent machines, if
you can find one.
http://www.lathes.co.uk/centec/index.html



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Regards, Gary Wooding
(To reply by email, change feet to foot in my address)

Nuff bashing of Chinese imports. Folks had a case about 5 years
ago, now these are 100% legit metalworking equipment.

Take a very hard look @ Sieg X3: http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0463

I own, all Chinese, HF:

- mini mill
- 7x14 lathe
- 4x6 bandsaw
- TIG
- MIG
- Air compressor (404xx)
- buffer-grinder
- dozens and dozens of hand tools

Never had a problem, most purchased over last 3 years or so.
If not for import, I'd never be able to have as much fun with
metalworking and knifemaking

MMcCawley wrote:
Greetings,

I'm in the market for an older, quality used mill and was curious as to
what recommendations everyone might have. I'm looking for a small to
midsize 3 axis or Bridgeport type mill that I can mount on a bench or
pedestal in my garage. I'm limited on space so a full size mill is out
of the question. I'm trying to stay away from some of the cheaper
Chinese imports but I'm not quite sure which companies made such a
mill. Any ideas?

Thanks

Check out this site
www.lathemaster.com

They offer the Zay7045 (800 lbs.) benchtop mill.

Harbor Freight sells the X3 now, also. I saw it in their online catlog but
not in a printed one, FYI.


"rashid111" wrote in message
oups.com...
Nuff bashing of Chinese imports. Folks had a case about 5 years
ago, now these are 100% legit metalworking equipment.

Take a very hard look @ Sieg X3: http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0463

I own, all Chinese, HF:

- mini mill
- 7x14 lathe
- 4x6 bandsaw
- TIG
- MIG
- Air compressor (404xx)
- buffer-grinder
- dozens and dozens of hand tools

Never had a problem, most purchased over last 3 years or so.
If not for import, I'd never be able to have as much fun with
metalworking and knifemaking