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WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
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02/15/22 07:32 PM
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Bill F.
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I am looking for a bench top vertical milling machine to learn with. If you have one you would like to sell please let me know. I am in the Bedford , mid cities in DFW.
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/15/22 07:41 PM
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Mojo72
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sure you dont want a bit bigger one?
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Mojo72]
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02/16/22 12:23 AM
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sure you dont want a bit bigger one? Just need a really big bench
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/16/22 01:15 AM
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/16/22 09:19 PM
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Bill F.
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No, that's a wee bit to large for my work bench.
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/16/22 11:32 PM
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pertnear
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: pertnear]
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02/18/22 02:18 PM
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Bill F.
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I would love that. But sadly have a budget to stay with in. Looking for something used to keep the price down. Thanks
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/18/22 02:23 PM
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WendlingKnives
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what kind of milling work/projects are you wanting to do?
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/18/22 09:17 PM
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Mainly shaping of some mild steel pieces. Nothing to large or heavy.
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/19/22 03:48 AM
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WendlingKnives
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Just making sure you know the limitations of those little tabletop mills are small, especially using steel vs alum/brass. Like not using endmills over 1/4 and even then probably only taking .010 on a pass. Unless you absolutely dont have the room, id look for a smaller mills that are in the 700-1000lb range. Weight is your friend with a mill. Not trying to burst your bubble. I started with one and spent so much money trying to upgrade it to do things i wouldve been ahead finding a used bigger mill in the begining
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/19/22 02:41 PM
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That's definantly something to think about. Not planning on doing any bigger stuff, but you know how them plans change.....
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/19/22 06:43 PM
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I’ve been looking for over a year. There just aren’t many out there that aren’t projects. I’m about to the point of just ordering a new one. Good luck!
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/19/22 10:32 PM
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Yep, thinking about the same thing. Going to give it a little while longer though. Missed a good Grizzly that would have worked on Craigs list by about an Hour!
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/20/22 09:47 AM
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WendlingKnives
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/21/22 03:18 PM
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Bill F.
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Not on facebook so not an option. Thanks
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/21/22 03:57 PM
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Small table tops are hard to find, and even harder to find that are in decent shape. If you had room for a small bridgeport you would be miles ahead.
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Re: WTB Bench Top vertical milling machine
[Re: Bill F.]
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02/21/22 05:38 PM
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Bill F.
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I sure wish that I had the room. Got a two car garage that hasn't had a car in it in twelve years. I'm sure most guys know how that works.
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