I need to know about a Mill.

[Chris_automag_07]

I need to know how much a used mill might run me......i am trying to look in to buying one soon.....ie around may or june. thanks
-chris

[slade]

depends what youre looking for/in what condition/from whom. a mill seems like something youd have to look around a bit before finding used.

new theyre around $5000 +-

[Chris_automag_07]

well....not a huge mill....like a small one for just like custom work and such...not even sure if it is an actual "mill" i am looking for......but something like this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/HONG-DA-LUX-MILL...QQcmdZViewItem
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[wanna-b-ballin']

link is to a mill. i would do some research to find better known brandnames. i'm pretty sure bridgepoint is one. i would avoid that linked one, as it sounds like a cheapy mill.

check craigslist for local ones, because shipping would be a *****.

[Tunaman]

Any of the Rong Fu mills(imported under various names) will do you better than that old Knee mill in the auction. Get a benchtop mill to start off with. DRO is almost a must. Powerfeed is sweet too. Remember... you will need to spend thouands in tooling no matter which one you buy....

[Chris_automag_07]

thanks mang....any links?....wont buy anything untill mid or late summer....but might as well start looking.

[Tunaman]

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=105-1110&PMPXNO=953999&PARTPG=INLMK32

Grizzly has some nice ones too for starting out...get the 2 hp at least...
http://www.grizzly.com/products/mach-specs.aspx?key=480

[Chris_automag_07]

excuse my lack of knowledge...but i have work with metal quite a bit but im not sure about mills, ie i dont know what powerfeed is and what the advantages of it are, and DRO...info?thanks
chris

[luke]

DRO=Digital Read Out


Powerfeed= Electrical motor that traverses the table instead of having to crank the handles.

[billybob_81067]

If I was you I'd try and find a used bridgeport or bridgeport clone. Also try and get all the tooling that you can along with it in a package deal and that will save you lots of $$$.

Check craigslist.org like someone already said, or you can also do an advanced search on E-bay and search listings within a certain amount of miles from your zip code.