milling machine

[geraldchainsaw]

hi,  i';m in the market for a mini drill/mill machine,  any one have one,  use one, ?, what can u tell me,  anything out there?,  in the 7 or 800 range,   thanks   jerry

[suede57ford]

I bought a used Enco a few year ago for about a grand.  I noticed in a recent flyer they are around $1500 new.  Mine did have any tooling with it, so I had to buy some of that to use it.  Mine's not for sale, as when I need to do something simple it really saves me from dealing with others who don't like doing one off stuff in the first place.

I hope you find what you need.

[Hoosier Hurricane]

About 6 months ago I bought a used Bridgeport Series 1 out of a local tool and die shop.  Many shops are going to NC machining centers and the old manual machines are becoming obsolete.  Are there any used machinery dealers in your area?  They may have them.  The Bridgeport is fairly large, but I made room for it.  It is in excellent condition, I did have to buy a phase converter, I got an electronic one for about $55.  I got the mill for $800, which is about scrap price for it.   John

[RICH MUISE]

I thought the series 1 Bridgeport was an nc..their first I believe...1970's

[Hoosier Hurricane]

Rich:

No, the Series 1 is not NC.  Mine does have the retrofitted digital readouts for all three axis.  Also has power feed for the X axis.  It's a nice machine.  I'm glad it's not NC, I'm not techie enough to run one.

John 

[Hoosier Hurricane]

Gerry:

A Bridgeport showed up on the Muncie, In. Craigslist yesterday, the smallest one Bridgeport made, 110 volt motor.  $1200.  I have no connection with the seller or the machine, just saw the ad and thought about you.

John