[Fot] OT Milling machine

[WILLIAM TOBIN]

Hi, this is along the lines of discusion about automotive lifts of a few
weeks ago. You need one.
Go for the Bridgeport, with digital readout and power feed. Yeah, the Griz
or Jet or Enco are ok, but you can get a used Bridgeport (or Clausing or
other brands) for about the same money and it will outlast the lesser
brands. Plus, was made in Conn.or somewhere domestically and parts or
accessories are readily available.
I have an Index brand milling machine, built in 1944; I have the original
mfr. documents. War Dept OK'd! It's smooth as silk and much more accurate
than I'll ever be. (Before I bought it, I'd never run one!)
I also have a Rutland brand import; works ok but not a Bridgeport. Probably
came from the same factory as the Enco, etc.
I have a couple sources for used equipment; give me a shout and I'll give
you details. And no I don't have a financial interest in them. Just trying
to help.
Hope this helps; my 2 francs worth.
Thanks, Bill Tobin  Erie Pa Vintage TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: "James McAndrew" <jdment at suddenlink.net>
To: <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:02 PM
Subject: [Fot] OT Milling machine


> I need advice from the incredible fund of knowledge of the FOT.
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> I'm looking into buying a small milling machine (to make small prototype
> Triumph parts- okay now I'm back on topic).
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> I don't need a Bridgeport.
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> I have 220v single phase in my garage.
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> What should I get?  Jet? Grizzly? Do I need digital readout? Power feed?
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> Thanks
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> Jim McAndrew
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> Tyler, Texas
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