Thread: the new mill

Looks good Eskimo,
I thought you going to get the next size up from that?

Dave

Originally Posted by Dave J

Looks good Eskimo,
I thought you going to get the next size up from that?

Dave

I took the less yelling option..better to err on that side i thought

I reckon that will suit my needs

Hi Eskimo,

Nice choice, and congratulations on getting finance ministry approval... at least you didn't have to hide it this time around..

Which makes me wonder.... what did you do with the HM52?

Not sure Dave, but I think that one is as big as you can go in 240V single phase?

Regards
Ray

Thanks Eskimo, have you played with it yet?
I was just wondering about it as the size as it's not much bigger than your old one, but has a few extra features on it. Was there something wrong with the old one?

Hi Ray,
I don't think that would stop him as he is into electrics and would convert it.

Dave

I will add that new shinny mill does look good over the old one.

Dave

Originally Posted by RayG

Hi Eskimo,

and congratulations on getting finance ministry approval...

not sure I have...she is now talking about replacing her beemer with new...

Sold the clone to a guy in whyalla..he picked it up at the same time as mine arrived saving him a lot of effort as I had a crane there

Its a 3phase...I got that as it was the cheaper of the two.
I have 3 phase on so its no drama for me.

The next size up was some 1500kg and I reckon it would have been too big for what I will err intend doing anyway

Originally Posted by Dave J

Thanks Eskimo, have you played with it yet?
I was just wondering about it as the size as it's not much bigger than your old one, but has a few extra features on it. Was there something wrong with the old one?

Hi Ray,
I don't think that would stop him as he is into electrics and would convert it.

Dave

No hav'nt played with it as yet...hopefully this weekend.... if we aint looking at cars

No nothing wrong with that hm52 clone.....got used to it in the end....just thought that as I have the $$$ might get something better while I can..if I dont do it now i might not ever get another chance

oh and initial comparisons so far, one can see and feel the difference between the 2 ... I believe I have made the right decision

Looks Very Nice Eskimo.

guys, as she didnt yell for long ....is she ill... Maybe or just at that moment She thought of a New Car.

Originally Posted by eskimo

not sure I have...she is now talking about replacing her beemer with new...

Interesting trade...

Regards
Ray

thanks Stewart...
I guess she is okay.....after all

it wasnt a planned trade Ray..looks like I am going lose on this deal but....big time

Sounds like you should have spent more on the mill!!! Quick, theres still time. Off to the shop for some covert tooling purchases.

New mill, new tooling........ hmmmmm.

"Sorry hon the old stuff doesnt fit this new mill."

Nice purchase Eskimo!

I see you work on the same principle as I do........

Easier to ask to forgiveness than it is to ask for permission!

Anyway, good on you, live is for living even if it does cost you a new beema!
I can't wait to see some major projects coming out of your shed in the next few months.
Simon

The old was same spindle taper Jatt ...to save on tooling

Thanks Simonl

does any one have first hand experience with quill digital readouts

I see you can get the Mitutoyo 5" from the states for $300 + freight. Do these bolt straight on?...without any machining etc?

I also see Shars has one for 1/3 the price. Again does it both straight on???

I am currently using a digital vernier caliper (6") as my quill digital readout but I am thinking about changing it to one of these

DRO Digital Readout Display With 600mm 24" Scale KIT Free Postage | eBay

I already have 2 of these for my X and Y axis and they work very well indeed.

They are easily cut to the length you want.