[TheForge] OT - Advise needed on mini machine tool

[ries]

Those things are neither fish nor fowl, and they cant swim OR fly.

Real tools cost real money.
Precision in metalworking require mass, power, rigidity, and all cost  
money.

In New Jersey, I would think there are lots of used tools around- find  
an old step pulley J head bridgeport, and a 12" to 14" Clausing, South  
Bend, Leblonde or similar lathe.

ries


On Jan 19, 2009, at 8:09 AM, Bruce Freeman wrote:

I intend to start working on a project requiring some machining of
parts.  This would be prototyping, not production.  I have used a
vertical milling machine and (minimally) a turret lathe, but do not
consider myself a machinist.

I''m thinking of acquiring a lathe/mill combination tool like the one
below.   I'd appreciate comments back from folks who know about this
brand or similar machines.

http://www.boltonhardware.com/category/bolton-tools/combo-lathe-mill/5-x-7-mini-combo-lathe-mill.php

Thanks in advance.

Bruce
NJ

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working.
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