Thank you
I have been reading long time about the round column vs. dovetail column mill conondrum.
Phenomenon is true and relevant.
Most views seem to be somewhat flawed. This is actually pretty analytical and incidently it is "same" mill that I have:
beef is here (long tool priciple), the video is long, and he is explaining several things there
https://youtu.be/wy9N-jg1AE0?t=487Ok, it is all about drilling and this type machine is primarly drill, that has a spindle that is capable for limited milling. I saw one at one gunshop and the owner told me how he used it and what are the limitations.
Why I did't get dove tail or knee (often coned VMC or 3/4 size) mill?
- limited spindle stroke on small knee type mill VMC (130mm vs, 89mm)
- Dovetail table mills seem to suffer from weak pilar (thin casting, open on back, some sheet metal might make them look bulkier)
- not big fan of cheap gear drive, I actually spens some time in a romme where one was used and I tried it too...I don't have a decibel value to put or put my finger to it....it just sounds and feels bad. I feel that belt drive gives me greater flexibility. Most likely have to change the motor at one point.
- smaller mill/drils have a DC motor and plastic gears, I really don't like them
But, If I could just drive locally somewhere and load RF-45 into van, I probably would be just as happy.
I am thinkking now the size and depth of the tray under the machine.
Pretty conviced I'll find reasonable size tool chest or drawer module under the mill table.
Pekka