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Old 03-07-2011, 09:50 PM
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Hi guys! I have been looking to purchase a small mill for the hobby. I was wondering if this was a good product. I don't to spend more than $1000.00 on one.

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me thinks he forgot a link or a pic. But what the heck, go ahead and buy it.
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Old 03-08-2011, 07:38 AM
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Stupid me. Try this!
http://littlemachineshop.com/product...ory=1387807683

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Not a bad starter mill. Only thing that is wierd is the .062" per revolution on the X and Y handles. Looks about like the one that quite a few of us have only different color paint. Wish mine had the R8 spindle and not an M3. I have never been satisfied with mine but I think it is my fault and not the machine. Just need to take the time to completely take the table off and clean everything.

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Old 03-08-2011, 06:35 PM
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Thanks Lynn. I want to get one to play with but don't want to put out a ton of coin! I haven't used a mill since high school shop class, in 1993 ! I figure I could learn how to run it.

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Old 03-08-2011, 07:24 PM
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If you spend a little more you can get a bigger Bf sized mill from Grizzly. The table is much larger and it is a lot heavier than the LMS mill.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Dril...th-Stand/G0704

The only problem is they are so popular they are often sold out. You can see more about it here:

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/bencht...zly_g0704.html

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http://www.g0704.com/
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