Looking for a rotary table

[gto7419]

Im looking for a rotary table for my RF-45 clone. Im a relative newbie to machining, but I am pretty sure I want an 8-10" table that is fairly light in weight, and is vertical and horizontal capable. I am trying to do this on the cheap ~$200-$300, and I am having a difficult time deciding what to buy. I know for sure that I dont want the HF tables as they have a reputation of being crap.

Any help is appreciated!!!

Danny

[RotarySMP]

An 8" (and especially a 10") is a pretty huge lump to fit to an RF-45. Are you sure this isn't going to chew up your Z travel? I have a 6" rotary Table from Yuasa (taiwanese) which is pretty nice.

[gto7419]

I actually decided against going for a 10" and am leaning towards a 6 or 8". I took out my ruler yesterday and came back down to reality.

I think even a 6" Yuasa will run more than $300.

Does anyone know if the Phase II brand is of decent quality?

[BobWarfield]

Phase II are decent quality. Not quite Yuasa, but close. They are way better than the "no-name" Asian tables. You can get good deals on Phase II from Enco or from a fellow on eBay named Kap Pullen. He is eBay seller "kapullen".

Be sure to get a table that will sit both horizontally and vertically. The horizontal only are cheaper, but you want to be able to sit the table either way.

Best,

BW

[kappullen]

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