Re: Ready To Buy - Enco vs IH & LM

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "chiptornado"
<chiptornado@y...> wrote:

>
>
> Hi all,
> I'd like to buy a square column mill and Enco has part #325-5184 on
> sale for $1394 or as p/n 307-2792 for $1544 with the stand.
> http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=370
>
> Does anyone know who manufactures this mill? Or can comment on it's
> quality? I will be retro fitting it for CNC.
>
> How does the Enco rate against the Industrial Hobbies unit
> http://www.industrialhobbies.com/Products/square_column_mill.htm
> $1700 + 120 for the stand = $1820.
>
> Or how does the Enco rate against the Lathemaster unit
> http://www.lathemaster.com/HEAVYDUTYMILLINGMACHINE%207045FG.htm
> $1395 + $189 for the stand = $1584
>
> Maybe I should just ask what the best square column mill/drill is in
> this general price range for CNC conversion?
>
> TIA!

I'd say to hold out for the one with flame hardened ways, but alas,
it is not to be found.

Pity as when I looked at importing a lathe, the upgrade was a $15.00
add.

Check shipping charges as well. too much for shipping and it make
the machine too much.

As for the width of the industrial hobbies table, that is a big plus.

Once you get it, let us know how it worked out.

Dave