Larger machine tool discussions...

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I have a few Miller welders, they are great, never let me down!

I was wondering about grizzly quality, but it has to be better than HF...

I need to invest in a good floor standing drill press first, then maybe give the combo machine a try. I am good at selling stuff so I can always move it on to some unsuspecting sucker (or someone with lower standards).

All good info, keep it coming!

James why dont you just get a used bridgeport ?.

[JThiessen]

http://houma.craigslist.org/tls/1491457788.html

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/tls/1510769574.html

Taig's are supposedly good equipment
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/tls/1510586447.html

drill press
http://texarkana.craigslist.org/tls/1489092158.html

finally, the mother of all, a Bridgeport...better have your forklift ready!http://monroe.craigslist.org/tls/1501364718.html

[TexasSP]

Originally Posted by rchippie

James why dont you just get a used bridgeport ?.

Damn straight. A proven design that has lasted the years. You cannot go wrong with a bridegport CNC mill or manual. The great thing is that the head on all is interchangeable. Just be careful on the used machinery and make sure the ways are not going out as at that point it's better to just replace the machine.

Most of the cheaper machines can only handle small jobs and do not have good duty ratings. I looked into everything I could several years ago for my machine shop I managed and it always came back to bridgeport. I found some nice deals on 5-10 year old cnc machines.