Want to buy solid benchtop mill

[pvellenga]

I have most of everything else I need. I am the General manager of a large machine design and building company. I myself have aquired most of the tooling i need over the years. I was a machinist in a prior life. But to clear things up I realize all too well how much money is needed in tooling and support machines.

[jalessi]

Wttool has the 3006-0075 listed, it looks like a round column model.


http://tinyurl.com/dyh2d6


Some of the guys here don't like the round column since it is difficult to index the head after moving it up or down.

Jeff...

[pvellenga]

That does look like a solid mill for the money. I have had my eye on the Syil X4 or the Seig KX3. But for a starter mill the Taig looks like it could do a little work. I just want a machine of my own because I miss making chips. I havent made anything in years. Being the General Manager I dont get the satisfaction of making anything anymore. I truly miss that.

[scudzuki]

The sale catalog listing for the drill/mill lists the specs and original price for the ZX45, mark it down to $1295, then picture the ZX40. Misleading ad. If I were in the market, I would call them to confirm it is not the ZX45 on sale.

Joe

[Fixittt]

Greatest advise I have ever heard.
"Its easier to ask for forgiveness, then it is to ask for permission"