milling machine

Hi! I'm 23, and work as a watchmaker (watch repair) professionally in Texas. Though my main two interests have been making a watch movement, and more recently, model engines. I've got a good watchmakers lathe that should be perfectly capable of small parts (got the milling attachment), and I...

How often do you need to square a piece of stock? This process was written by Alan at Woody's Workshop: Step 1 Inspect the stock and pick the side that has the surface that is the flattest and most appropriate for the end result you are looking for. Place this surface against the rear vice jaw...

I know this is an old topic discussed in hundreds of forums but I am posting it anyways. I just got myself unmachined kits from PM research for #1 and #5 steam engines. I have a Sieg C4 lathe but I may need a mill to complete these engines. So the question is which one is preferable Sieg SX2 or...

Hi folks :) First time poster long time lurker, mainly as I don't actully make model engines, my interst lies with tool making, with focus being on the smaller sized fixtures and tooling. My reason for posting is that I'm taking my first steps into machine restoration (which is another interest...

Hi my name is Dillan I want to buy a USED Tormach Pcnc 1100 or 770 with stand, coolant system and the path pilot computer. I would prefer a 1100 but I think a 770 will work with what I want to do. please help :) (dont worry about price) I live on the east coast the farthest I will go is mid west.