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  1. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

  2. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    Thanks @djberta. I know there are many different ways to look at a “project” I am more of a glass 1/2 full guy when it comes to project machines. I have run into a problem a few times and not wanting to break down a mill setup. I was going to try and track down a vertical head for my Harrison...
  3. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    I agree, the learning part of the journey is very satisfying. I call it brain food, it’s all floating around in there and my wife gets frustrated when I am not paying attention.
  4. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    You and me both. Like that car parking lot puzzle game.
  5. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    That is good advice @Mcgyver I have been rebuilding machines for 30 years. My first machines were a Beaver Table saw, 30”vintage bandsaw. Some machines I buy knowing they need a minimum and put them to work. Both mills, lathe and surface grinder, tooling grinder were plug ins. The shaper and...
  6. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    Thanks, I was thinking of adding a VFD at some point, what other upgrades are worth doing? I see some people put concrete in the column. I am going to start welding the base up tomorrow.
  7. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    I found the date, 1980. Hard to believe that was 45 years ago. Do you think I will be fine with the replaced 1hp GE motor or should I upgrade while it’s apart?
  8. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    Thanks @David! It’s certainly heavy enough, I am not too fond of the plastic hand wheels, seems like it’s begging for some upgrades. I might get it going, and see how much I use it compared to my other mills. It has a crack in the front screw bushing that needs a new part made. I paid drill...
  9. MashingMetal

    Worth picking up a mill/drill?

    Anyone heard of a First brand Mill/Drill? I am going to unload it tomorrow. First impressions are it’s mediocre build quality, I see on YouTube lots of improvements for this mill. First is to make the stand, bought 2” heavy square tube today
  10. MashingMetal

    Tom Senior M1 Milling Machine $2000 St Alberta, AB

    Now I can zoom into the picture yes not a universal for sure. My machine has that feature.
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