3in one mills? - Page 2

russc · 07-18-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly1

To russc

Yeah, but I think that if the lathe has one on a combo, then if your using that as the table it would theoritically have one.. it'd just be the one for the lathe

the combo one I posted does I think

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and It doesn't really matter to me if they suck to take down.. hopefully I'll only have to put it together once

except the power feed for the lathe will be going perpendicular to the cross slide table on the mill, plus you'd have to engage both motors at the same time to do it.

RealtorTommy · 07-18-2008, 06:43 PM

Which machine will you use most?
Buy something like this and save for a mill.....just an idea....

Sears Craftsman Metal Lathe AA Model 109.21280 Small - eBay (item 330252719110 end time Jul-20-08 19:02:58 PDT)

Legion · 07-18-2008, 06:47 PM

A 3 in 1 will get you about 80 percent of what either machine can do . Usually they are limited in more than one way were a convential machine is not.

I myself would by a lathe first. I still use my manual machines everyday. The mill i use almost every other day. I had an old craftsman lathe for years and it served me very well. i suggest one of those to start you shouldn't have to pay more than 400 to 500 dollars (used)and are more capable than your typical mini lathe (which i also own).

Altec · 07-18-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealtorTommy

Which machine will you use most?
Buy something like this and save for a mill.....just an idea....

Sears Craftsman Metal Lathe AA Model 109.21280 Small - eBay (item 330252719110 end time Jul-20-08 19:02:58 PDT)

My team mate Ty on here has one of these. Nice machines. I have its older brother, and its Atlas counter part

Sly1 · 07-18-2008, 06:52 PM

Alright, well thanks guy's I guess I'll just look for a used metal lathe, and work on making enough for the mill..

cockerpunk · 07-18-2008, 11:06 PM

who power feeds with a mill?

are we not men?

duckman · 07-18-2008, 11:14 PM

The Grizzly G9729 is the mill/lathe I purchased after i went in to buy two seperate machines and both were out of stock. I choose that one for its lathe chuck size and how ridged the mill looked plus it came out to about the same price as the two I was looking at. After using it for over 2 years Im now looking to CNC it. So obviously I'm happy with it. The only part of the unit I have ary real trouble with is the tail stock but after the last time I moved it I dropped the gibb adjustment plate and set the machine on it bending it so it "wiggles" a bit till it is tightened all the way down. And switching between the two is east since the lath tool holder fits in a T slot in the vice for the mill about two seconds tho switch between them. And not to steal a thread but anyone got an opinion about CNC retrofit kits?
Duck out

cockerpunk · 07-18-2008, 11:30 PM

question for you there - the milling vice - does it work?

that was always my trouble with 3 in 1 setups, the mill vice just wasn't right, and then to switch between milling and turning you have ot put a real vice on there, and dial it in ... yuck!

OverKill · 07-19-2008, 03:22 AM

Indeed, buy a lathe, you can always buy a milling attachment for a lathe (granted you cant do very large parts or anything) it's much cheaper then buying a mini-mill or mill or whatnot, definately get a lathe, dont get any combo crap, remember you are still going to need tooling and safety glasses and the like. (dont spend all your money in one place :P)

Sly1 · 07-19-2008, 03:34 AM

I have a chest we acquired a while back with a basic set of smaller endmills and lathe tooling, and mic's/ drill bits, etc... and any tooling that I need aside from that I will just buy as I go..

so the picture I'm getting is buyying a lathe, then a mill is the way to go, but don't combine? still don't really see why the combination is terrible but yeah thanks guy's

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Legion Minion to Big oil Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woods Cross, Utah Posts: 1,144	A 3 in 1 will get you about 80 percent of what either machine can do . Usually they are limited in more than one way were a convential machine is not. I myself would by a lathe first. I still use my manual machines everyday. The mill i use almost every other day. I had an old craftsman lathe for years and it served me very well. i suggest one of those to start you shouldn't have to pay more than 400 to 500 dollars (used)and are more capable than your typical mini lathe (which i also own). __________________ http://jonesgunworks.net MY NEW SITE!!! Nelson upgrades and replacement parts. Halfblock conversion, halfblock parts,grips, Pump kits and custom mill work.

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duckman MCB Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 50	2 cents The Grizzly G9729 is the mill/lathe I purchased after i went in to buy two seperate machines and both were out of stock. I choose that one for its lathe chuck size and how ridged the mill looked plus it came out to about the same price as the two I was looking at. After using it for over 2 years Im now looking to CNC it. So obviously I'm happy with it. The only part of the unit I have ary real trouble with is the tail stock but after the last time I moved it I dropped the gibb adjustment plate and set the machine on it bending it so it "wiggles" a bit till it is tightened all the way down. And switching between the two is east since the lath tool holder fits in a T slot in the vice for the mill about two seconds tho switch between them. And not to steal a thread but anyone got an opinion about CNC retrofit kits? Duck out __________________ The Guard Duck Rules the Block

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cockerpunk MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,262	question for you there - the milling vice - does it work? that was always my trouble with 3 in 1 setups, the mill vice just wasn't right, and then to switch between milling and turning you have ot put a real vice on there, and dial it in ... yuck! __________________ the ultimate truth in paintball is that the interaction between the gun and the player is far and away the largest factor in accuracy, consistency, and reliability. >>PAINTBALL SCIENCE!<< "Originally posted by Garbageman705: Arguing with Cockerpunk is like fighting a T-Rex. Your going to get your *** kicked."

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07-19-2008, 03:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
OverKill Rec Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 33	Indeed, buy a lathe, you can always buy a milling attachment for a lathe (granted you cant do very large parts or anything) it's much cheaper then buying a mini-mill or mill or whatnot, definately get a lathe, dont get any combo crap, remember you are still going to need tooling and safety glasses and the like. (dont spend all your money in one place :P)