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| sbwhart:
Jason Don't forget to budget for some kit to go with the mill. As a starter for ten you'll need A good robust milling vice http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2erdgtools%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2fCLAMPING_TOOLS_AND_INDIVIDUAL_T_NUTS%2ehtml&WD=machine%20vice&PN=NEW_LINES_TO_RDGTOOLS%2ehtml%23a1198#a1198 Collets like this http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/ER32_SPRING_COLLET_CHUCK_SYSTEMS.html Plus lots of other bits you can get as you go along Stew |
| cedge:
Jason Having owned the Sx3 for a while, I can vouch for it being head and shoulders above the performance of the x2 machines. You won't regret the choice to upgrade, once you've used it. Steve |
| raynerd:
It just so happens that RDG tools is around the corner from me! I am going to pay them a visit tomorrow morning - I am looking or a QCTP but I`m unsure they do one that will fit my lathe - can anyone tell me if they do: http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/QUICKCHANGE_TOOLPOST.html It is disappointing because they don`t seem to do the same range of mini lathe accessories than some of the other machinist shops.... or am I missing them (brass tapered gibs, carriage stop ......)? Chris |
| raynerd:
WOW - went to RDG tools today and was so impressed - I was like a kid in a sweet shop (only with the same amount of money!)... It is a stunning place, like a warehouse floor but loads of tables and hundreds of containers with bits and pieces in. I suppose it had for sale everything I was expecting it was just the way it was displayed - so openly! Literally like a "pick & mix" (sorry for all the sweet shop analogies). Service was excellent, the guy seemed very knowledgeable, I did make a few purchases but he spent a lot of time with me which he did not have to do. He also had lots of models that had been made as examples, stunning work. There was also quite a bit of second hand tooling, Myford lathes, asian lathes, all sorts. Really impressed - they do a lot of business on the internet apparently and I hope their mail service trade is as good as their in-person shop service - highly recommend and I have absolutely no affiliation with them in any way. Will certainly be visiting again. Chris |
| sbwhart:
Chris:- their mail order gets top marks for efficiency and delivery:- I ordered the DTI's on Monday they were delivered on Wednesday and that was after getting three email to say they were in the post on their way and expect delivery at. :thumbup: Stew |
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