Castle 1717 in the LST

[redshift]

Yeah both HF and Grizzly have mini mills and mini lathes, but for the price difference you'd be a fool not to go with a Combo. HF stuff can be dodgy, you do get what you pay for!

The cheaper Grizzly I linked would be better for shorter, larger diameter parts. The $1295 one better for longer, smaller diameter parts. But the main advantage of the $1295 one is that it's layout is most similar to a standalone mill, and looks very user-friendly.

I would have one by now if I didn't have access to machines at work.

I can get you started on tool selection/profiles and tooling compatibility. And some basic tips on material characteristics.

I work with some lesser known stuff, Kovar, Invar, Monel, Beryllium, and Inconel to name a few.

Also all the better known stuff, so I'd be good for lots of tips.

In the meantime let's hope Castle sticks with 5mm!

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by redshift

Yeah both HF and Grizzly have mini mills and mini lathes, but for the price difference you'd be a fool not to go with a Combo. HF stuff can be dodgy, you do get what you pay for!

The cheaper Grizzly I linked would be better for shorter, larger diameter parts. The $1295 one better for longer, smaller diameter parts. But the main advantage of the $1295 one is that it's layout is most similar to a standalone mill, and looks very user-friendly.

I would have one by now if I didn't have access to machines at work.

I can get you started on tool selection/profiles and tooling compatibility. And some basic tips on material characteristics.

I work with some lesser known stuff, Kovar, Invar, Monel, Beryllium, and Inconel to name a few.

Also all the better known stuff, so I'd be good for lots of tips.

In the meantime let's hope Castle sticks with 5mm!

Good to know, you are the machine guy! I started a thread about various machine type tools, any input would be greatly appreciated. I need some better/bigger tools for the shop. Mabe if I can get some work done the shop can pay for them!!!

[redshift]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Good to know, you are the machine guy! I started a thread about various machine type tools, any input would be greatly appreciated. I need some better/bigger tools for the shop. Mabe if I can get some work done the shop can pay for them!!!

Well I'm not degreed in anything, so machine guy may be a stretch...
I have a lot of interlocking knowledge in the metal trades, which to me is worth much more.

Mr. Monster certainly has me beat in a few areas, namely CNC