Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 1300 on the list now, "what you are doing"?

Hi Ballendo, Jeff,

Wow! Prolific posting! This one is good information for those of us
looking for mills. On the round column, what about a "home" sensor for
the column's rotation? I haven't been close enough to one to see how it
might be mounted. But an idea.

Alan KM6VV


ballendo@... wrote:

>
> Cadman,
>
> I recommend the RF30 (or 31) sku# 2119 from Harbor Freight. It has a
> 2hp motor and a poly belt cover (low noise). You can usuallly get it
> for the "sale" price of $899 with some "salesmanship" to the HF store
> manager.
>
> Some have said it is no longer availalbe mail order, only at the
> store. If so, then the enco model which is 2 hp and poly belt housing
> will be the same machine, only more expensive to purchase.
>
> The Grizzly model 1006 (I think) is another good choice. (Its the one
> with the largest table size- about 9x32). The smaller (RF20 size)
> M/D's give up a lot of travel and take up nearly the same space...
> Smaller motor and less quill travel too! Quill travel is essential to
> usefullness of these machines, since they lose position when the
> powerhead is raised/ lowered. (until modified<G>)
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo