Re: What do you think of this mill?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "High Tech" <hightechsystems@a...> wrote:

> Hi Dean,
> I purchased one that looks a lot like this one with only a few

differences.

> Item number 42827 if the link doesn't work.
>
> I really like this unit. The ways are very solid and straight. The
> table .0005 flat. The lead screw leaves something to be desired but

I ALMOST bought that same Mill, its a very nice smaller unit, but I
am glad I got the BP instead, the difference in how solid the two
machines are is substantial, however for the price the HF Mill
represents a very good value for $$$ spent. It's hard to say that a
new mill is better when the old BP iron can be had pretty cheap. I
must say that I struggled for quite a while deciding which mill I
wanted for a CNC conversion.

Which ever way you decide to go, you might as well go ahead and do
it, the sooner you start throwing chips the happier you will be. I
sat on my butt thinking about what I wanted far longer than I should
have. So look around and see if there are any good used mills first,
if not, then have at the new one and convert it to what you want.

Mark