I have a cheap HF Mill / Lathe combo. I am trying to figure something out (I am not experienced in either). After purchasing I figured out that the mill only came with a 1/2 drill chuck. I read the documentation and found it used morse taper 2 collets. I purchased some. I then proceeded to buy end mills. Now that I have everything "I thought" I needed I found out that when the mill is completely extended it is 4.5 inches from the bed. How do I get the bit closer to the table.

If anyone cares I have provided a link to the manufacturers pdf.

http://skywasyellow.com/5980.pdf (http://skywasyellow.com/5980.pdf )


Thank you in advance for any help!

-Ronnie

You have found the reason (well one of many) that people don't recommend cheap combo machines. Most of them on the market re huge compromises.

Dave

You can also get End mill holders instead of collets. These will etend your mills out by a couple of inchs.

A mill vise will be used on many jobs, also reducing that space.