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After reading your post in Bernd's thread, I have been giving more thought to it. I was originally thinking about an X3 or Rong Fu clone (Like this one) to replace my X2. I can do the X3 relatively soon, but for the Rong Fu style I would have to wait until I rebuilt my garage.
Opinions?
Eric
Powder Keg:
That is the same mill I have Eric. Mine was sold by Enco and is Blue. The only complaint was that I ran out of room when drilling. But I made a head spacer and added 6" and now, No worries. I would highly recommend it. I would also get the power feed while you are at it. A 4" vice and a 10" rotary table fit on it pretty good, in case you are wondering. I was wanting to up grade it to CNC. Maybe someday?
Here is the spacer that I made.
If you have any more questions please ask;o)
Later, Wes
bogstandard:
No Eric,
In the UK, the one you showed is called a 626. 6" x 26" table. That is the one I did a lot of research about, and was going to buy one, until some extra cash came along.
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/626_turret_mill.htm
The one I eventually purchased is called the 836. 8" x 36" table, like a 3/4 sized Bridgeport.
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/836_turret_mill.htm
But I had extra power feeds factory fitted to help me move things about.
John
CrewCab:
I've got to say guys ........... imho ........ the 626 (3103) Mill is a lot of machine for the money :headbang: and if I get the chance to upgrade that's my current favourite.
CC
bogstandard:
The 626 is the step between the X3 and a Bridgy or clone.
It is a very good, rigid machine, and can do most of what a Bridgy can do, except it has the mill/drill type of head with belt change. But in my mind, using that type of head is no problem, and they are basically bomb proof.
If I honestly had the choice, and I did, I would have gone for the 626 instead of the X3.
Have a read here, this chappie has one, and if you troll his site, you can see all the mods he has done.
http://www.homepages.mcb.net/howe/NewsBuynewMill.htm
John
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