Advice for a mini milling machine

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

I can't express enthusiasm [only lust] for those other machines, Jason … simply because I haven't used them.

My comments were in the context of the fact that a BCA is available.

MichaelG.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Quite understand Michael.

It may also be worth pointing out to Alex who may not be familiar with the BCA type machines is that although they do indeed have a very nice 8" rotary table it is fixed in the horizontal position and in the long term if this is to be a sole milling machine the lack of ability to have a vertical or any other angle for that matter rotary table may be a factor in choosing a suitable machine.

The relatively low head room on the BCA does not lend itself well to use with a small vertical rotary table so thought should be given to the possibility of using a milling spindle and dividing in that lathe and also how any future work can be accommodated.

Not trying to put anyone off a BCA or cost Phil's friend a sale but not something to rush into just a something that may suit is available

[roy entwistleParticipant @royentwistle24699]

Alex While not wanting to put a damper on your precision efforts. I was told by more than one clockmaker and personally found it to be true that as regards clocks " If it doesn't rattle it won't work "

Roy

[Trevor Drabble 1Participant @trevordrabble1]

Alex , FYI There are presently a number of Aciera F1 machines listed on ebay , e.g. item numbers 283511350510 and 153576605420 , at £2200 and £1800 respectively , with the F3 offering by Rotagrip ( item number 282519985212 ) at £5940 .

Trevor.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Trevor,

Unless I am looking at the wrong advert, the £1,800 one is an F3, which is much bigger than the £2,200 F1 [which does look rather nice, I must say]

MichaelG.

[Trevor Drabble 1Participant @trevordrabble1]

Michael , Yet ANOTHER senior moment I'm afraid . Thank you for the correction , and yes , l agree , it certainly does .

Trevor.

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