Your problem is that you have far too much unused space in that cute little shop. And don't even get me started on that damn boat...I have a problem.
I have a KING Canada KC-15VS that mills steel and aluminum with ease.Dabbler a shop tour (in several parts) sounds like a great idea.
I am retired so for the most part I am available.
Any takers?
Gary
I could be more prepared.
Hi,I guess after reading all the hints I don't really know what I want. My lathe is a old 9 inch southbend in, I think, pretty good shape. That would be the companion machine.
I started with a mini lathe and the southbend fell into my lap, so I understand the don't go too small but there is still the cost and shop room to consider.
I will continue to watch.
Gary
So, so many other obsessions start this wayif I could touch a few (2 or 3 ) I could be more prepared.
Question: What is the Motor HP of your High Torque Mini Mill from LMS ?Hi,
Just added a LittleMachineShop Hi Torque Mini Mill to complement my SB9A. I am working on/towards small live steam and general mischief, so in my opinion the two are a good a pairing, for my personal needs. It is readily moveable by breaking it at the mount to the base (4 bolts). Comes with brushless motor and a slightly larger table than Busy Bee’s offering. Thus far I quite like it. It has the R8 quill, so not directly compatible with the SB9. I have two different sets of collets, for example.
Downside is price. It ended up costing me about $2,400 to get it delivered and that’s just the bare machine.
Would that be this one with the 500W (3/4HP approx) spindle? No gears. Wide speed range.Question: What is the Motor HP of your High Torque Mini Mill from LMS ?
There's two here , a B048 BB knee mill ( keeper ) and a small round column Mill drill ......... I'd sell the mill drill w/ stand .@Garyt are you in Calgary? there are a lot of mills to tour here if you want to work out the plusses and minuses...
I might be interested in the mill/drill. Tell me more. Could I come and visit?There's two here , a B048 BB knee mill ( keeper ) and a small round column Mill drill ......... I'd sell the mill drill w/ stand .
I have an RF45 arriving at some point in the near future , once that's here , I'll decide whether it's a keeper or not .
Keep this in mind if you are doing a Mill viewing tour