Re: Slater/Wilkinson Mills

[casey9026]

Howdy,
I admit that I don't know how to chime in on a forum so excuse me for being out of pace with the topic. That being said...

Maybe you could help me? I'm just about to buy a Grizzly mill/drill machine and wanted to know if you had an opinion about this brand. G0619. This will be my first machine. I've been using a drill press with mill bite and an "X / Y" vice. I make small aluminum parts for special film / camera mounts. I will catch on as I go. But... I'm also going to get a list of attachments. Like a 4" rotary table and tailstock, 4" vice and about 10 more things. It all adds up to about $2,300. Could you let me know if this sounds about right?

Casey9026

 

[shred]

Best bet for opinions on Grizzly (and HF and Busy Bee, and ... ) machines and their capabilities is to figure out which 'Sieg' model they are likely to be and do a search for that, since there will be a whole lot more info under the generic term than any one branded version. Then go back and review the specs, price and customer support from each mfg.

 

[Tin Falcon]

$ 2300 is a pretty decent starting budget. you should be able to get the new Sig 2 with 500w servo motor and belt drive and a 7 x14 or 16 Lathe with tooling and accessories and still have money for metal and a work bench.
I am not a fan of combo machines they are limited for space and a lot of time is spent changing set ups.
Shop around I would think there ar lots of options in that budget.
Reading this thread may help you in your search. http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=9413.0
Tin