Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Ready To Buy - Enco vs IH & LM

Did you check "Harborfreight"? They have really low prices and free shipping. Any of these machines that resemble each other regardless of the namesake are probably all from the same manfacturer. I had one of those RF30's, it wasn't a bad machine. Obviously, not a Bridgeport but it was quite capable.

Ron

turbulatordude <dave_mucha@...> wrote:


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "chiptornado"
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








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