Milling machine - $1000 - Calgary, ab

[Jswain]

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[Tincup]

Anyone close to this that has time to look at it?

 

[Jswain]

Doubt it will last long if you were interested id be calling and going to pick it up

 

[Tincup]

I called, but quite a journey from Grande Prairie. Just a shot in the dark for help, I didn't expect a reply with it being the weekend and all other things in life. After talking to the fella he said I should look at it and not buy sight unseen (which I don't think I would do anyway) so I think I will pass.
Thanks for your reply and input though,

 

[JustaDB]

I literally got home a half hour ago from a day trip to Calgary...

 

[Tincup]

Yup, that's the way it goes sometimes, but in reality it would be difficult for you or others to review unless it was convenient.
Thanks for your thoughts on it.

 

[Jswain]

He added more photos, looks tooled up pretty decent for the price

 

[Tincup]

I sent another message, we'll see how it goes.

 

[YYCHM]

 

[Jswain]

Gotta be real close to getting your money's worth just in what's on the table

 

[Tincup]

I guess I'll have a road trip Monday, my first mill, any major concerns I should have. Realizing it is an older machine.
And thanks for the assistance.

 

[Jswain]

Looks like the seller does machining work on the side on Kijiji so he's probably going to be fairly knowledgeable, ask him lots of questions & get him to demonstrate it working.

Judging by the mint looking lathe he has, you can hope that he takes care of his equipment. Make sure the handwheels all move smoothly and the gibs/locks aren't cranked tight to take up play in the table.

 

[Tincup]

Will do, he seems like a stand-up guy.

 

[DavidR8]

Good luck!

 

[Susquatch]

I guess I'll have a road trip Monday, my first mill, any major concerns I should have. Realizing it is an older machine.
And thanks for the assistance.

Here is a starting point of things to look at. It has served me well. Easy to modify for other kinds of machines too.

Post in thread 'First milling machine' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/first-milling-machine.5441/post-80421

 

[Tincup]

Thanks, it's a good read

 

[Jswain]

Sooooo @Tincup

 

[Tincup]

Ahh, yup its on the trailer. Sounds clean and smooth, very little backlash. Needs one belt. I believe it's a good start.
Thanks for the input forum members. I believe there may be a manual for this in one of the threads here.

 

[Tincup]

Good luck!

Thanks, I remember our previous conversation still, while this in not having all the features we discussed, it will get me going.

 

[DavidR8]

Thanks, I remember our previous conversation still, while this in not having all the features we discussed, it will get me going.

I have an MT3 facemill arbor you can have for postage.