Looking at getting a mill this fall or winter.
I have 3 in mind but can't decide. One is lighter so I can move it with an engine hoist, the others would require much stronger rigging.
One is a small knee mill but close to 1400 pounds, not moving that myself. One is a heavy bench mill, 1100 pounds with stand. Last is a lighter bench mill at 700 pounds with stand.
Lightest is Chinese, middle is Taiwanese, heaviest has a Chinese base and a Taiwanese head.
Cost varies by better than 1000 bucks. All would include a DRO, something I won't get a mill without.
Lightest would likely do all I need to do and cost savings means I can get more tooling up front.
Heaviest would do anything I would even dream of.
Weight is a good thing but since I am not a production shop time isn't a huge factor. Light cuts aren't a big deal for me.
I have 3 in mind but can't decide. One is lighter so I can move it with an engine hoist, the others would require much stronger rigging.
One is a small knee mill but close to 1400 pounds, not moving that myself. One is a heavy bench mill, 1100 pounds with stand. Last is a lighter bench mill at 700 pounds with stand.
Lightest is Chinese, middle is Taiwanese, heaviest has a Chinese base and a Taiwanese head.
Cost varies by better than 1000 bucks. All would include a DRO, something I won't get a mill without.
Lightest would likely do all I need to do and cost savings means I can get more tooling up front.
Heaviest would do anything I would even dream of.
Weight is a good thing but since I am not a production shop time isn't a huge factor. Light cuts aren't a big deal for me.