Ex Lerker requests guidance.

[John DurrantParticipant @johndurrant47282]

I have a AMA210VG bench lathe, and have had 'fun' knocking up a few bits and pieces. I now find myself in need of a milling machine. I have had very freindly and good service from Amadeal, so feel drawn to them. I have read all about their XJ12-300 Mini Mill (mods, problems and so forth) so decided to buy one.

They have none in stock and will not for some time, in fact when I rang and said I was looking for an XJ12 he said "So are we". He did say that they have the AMA16V in stock, it is a better made machine by the same firm that made my AMA210, but it costs more. Now me being old and impatient, might not be here if it takes too long.

Would it be a good idea to buy one?

[John DurrantParticipant @johndurrant47282]

Milling machine choice

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi John,

I have a slightly larger milling machine than the AMA16V (with a larger table and MT 3, more like the XJ20) and I wish I bought an even heavier one. A heavier machine (if well built) will give less vibration, so if you can afford and have room for a slightly heavier milling machine, that would be my recommendation.

Thor

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

I bought an XJ-12 mill from Amadeal quite a while ago and it has served me well. Very reasonably priced and in stock when I went to pick it up. Had money not been in quite so short supply at the time and had I more experience, I'd have gone for a larger machine with more mass. Having said that, it does what I ask of it and more. I've fitted 3-axis remote DROs (from ArcEurotrade) as well as converting to belt drive. Pictures in my album.

Whatever you decide to buy, I'm certain you'll have fun using it!

All the best,

John

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Worth looking at this post: **LINK** ?

Neil

[Mike BondarczukParticipant @mikebondarczuk27171]

Hi John,

I have the same model you are looking for and it is just for sale since I now have a 626 knee mill. Don't know how to send you a PM or what is the normal practice in responding to a message such as yours. Perhaps the moderator can point me in the right direction.

Mike

[John DurrantParticipant @johndurrant47282]

I would be interested.

Message sent, I think

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