[TheForge] advice needed: beginner machinist

Thu Oct 3 09:15:00 2002

loren,

have you looked here for answers? 

http://www.metalwebnews.com/

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&group=rec.crafts.metalworking

bob s.
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>i'm ready to start as a hobbyist machinist. I'd like to buy a modestly sized
>machine that can cover many bases. without knowing any better, i'm most fond
>of this machine:
>http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?Product_ID=12059&&User_ID=2294413&St=9433&St2=78153430&St3=-65764382&DS_ID=1
>
>its a combo mill/lathe made by grizzly industries. ive had good luck with
>grizzly machines, and i'm willing to try something like this from them. plus
>they have a showroom north of me where i can just pick it up.
>
>what i'd like to know is, if this would be a reasonable machine for learning
>on, as well as having the capacity for most tasks i put upon it.
>
>are there any reasons why i shouldn't buy a combo machine? are there reasons
>why i should? is there a better choice? can you see anything wrong with this
>specific machine?
>
>my only machining experience has been with a large industrial sized milling
>machine and likewise lathe in my college welding course. i'm not sure what i
>need as a beginner and i'm hoping for some pointers..
>
>my inexperienced thoughts tell me that a mill/lathe would be a good thing
>because i don't yet have my own drill press either. also, it seems like
>having this machine would make the task of slotting and drilling dead center
>holes in cylinders would be a snap.. but i dont see how you could do this
>without a combo machine.. i'm hoping for input here...
>
>i appreciate the help greatly
>- Loren P
>
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