It took about six weeks.
If you go with Weiss ensure you get a DDP quote.
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If you go with Weiss ensure you get a DDP quote.
MooseMeat
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well we will see how long it takes for a reply....
Sent you a PM
mickeyf
Super User
The BB CX603 appears to be 99% identical to any of these:
Sharp VO-A1S
Kao Fong KF-VO-AIS
Husky A1S
Clausing 8520 ?
LuxMill AM VO-A1S (UK?)
McMillan VO-A1S (Australia)
Myford VMF ?
MSC
ENCO
KBC
Craftex
Jet JVM-830
Grizzly 1004/1008
Phoebus PBM-AIS Mill
Select Mill
Depending on how long ago it was made and by whom it was sold/marketed, some of these could have one shot lube, power feed, and other bells and whistles. I have the first one ("Sharp" made in Taiwan 1980's? I'll have to check...) and got it here on the island about a year ago for $1750, in perfectly good shape. These do come up from time to time. But any machine you buy used may or may not be in good condition, and you do have to be able to evaluate that.
Sharp VO-A1S
Kao Fong KF-VO-AIS
Husky A1S
Clausing 8520 ?
LuxMill AM VO-A1S (UK?)
McMillan VO-A1S (Australia)
Myford VMF ?
MSC
ENCO
KBC
Craftex
Jet JVM-830
Grizzly 1004/1008
Phoebus PBM-AIS Mill
Select Mill
Depending on how long ago it was made and by whom it was sold/marketed, some of these could have one shot lube, power feed, and other bells and whistles. I have the first one ("Sharp" made in Taiwan 1980's? I'll have to check...) and got it here on the island about a year ago for $1750, in perfectly good shape. These do come up from time to time. But any machine you buy used may or may not be in good condition, and you do have to be able to evaluate that.
My first and only milling machine is a TOS FN20. There is a saying when looking for something. "If it is coming to you, it won't get by you". I looked for mill years ago and came across the mill I now have. It was too small for most machine shops to pick up and too larger for most to want to put it in their basement. In reality it comes apart and the heaviest part is 400 pounds. Sure it is heavy but it is possible to put in a basement. When it comes to tools I find it the opposite of wanting tools. Once you have it you can use it more than you ever thought possible. TOS FN 20 circa 1977 removable table, came with rotary index. 40 taper which allow a lot of tooling choices. Go to the auction and resale places, great deals on tooling. Power XYZ. I have converted to CNC with manual option and pendant. Accurate to .001" or better. Flood cooling although I have installed alcohol cooling mister. 3 phase with converter, and Freq drive for the spindle. Always remember your project is only as good as the tools you have to make it. When milling more mass is better.
TonyK
Grimsby Ontario Canada.
TonyK
Grimsby Ontario Canada.