MakeEverything
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 07:02 PM |
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Wtd: Vertical Milling Machine
As title. Im on the lookout for a vertical milling machine that will fit in the shed, but not too small.
Like this, but with / without pedestal;
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-axminster-zx25m2-vertical-mill-drill-prod364975/
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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ashg
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 07:14 PM |
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i may be missing something but why dont you buy the one in the link? the price looks pretty good for a brand new machine of that size and i know from
experience the customer service at Axminster tools is fantastic at my local sittingbourne branch
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 07:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
i may be missing something but why dont you buy the one in the link? the price looks pretty good for a brand new machine of that size and i know from
experience the customer service at Axminster tools is fantastic at my local sittingbourne branch
Yes, that is an excellent price for a new machine. Ideally though, im after a used machine in good order for less. Whats there to miss?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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clairetoo
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 07:31 PM |
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I've got one similar to that - but as it's a generic chinese machine , look around - you can buy one for half that price !
Heres one for over a hundred pounds less.................and I only searched
for a couple of minutes.......................
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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mark chandler
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 08:04 PM |
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You could use a horizontal mill and a right angle block on the bed, it will cut just the same for much cheapness  and swarf is cleared by
gravity.
Do not forget collets etc are expensive.
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 08:37 PM |
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It could be well worth your while phoning the sales guys at Axminster and explaining your needs - they occasionally get recons or models that are no
longer featured in current catalogue- that's howwe got our litle miller!
give it a go
Mike
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Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 09:02 PM |
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Thankyou Guys.
The link was really just an idea of size rather than cost!
Horizontal will be difficult to machine flywheels etc, hence wanting vertical.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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rf900rush
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| posted on 5/3/12 at 09:39 PM |
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Hi
I have a Warco minor (same model type as above) Now with a DIY CNC kit.
Great for hobby type use, but only light cuts.
Mine has also seen at least 10hrs use a month recently.
Just one major thing I would check for, is any ware in the spindle area.
I could move mine 0.5mm back and forth.
This make milling difficult.
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