How about this ?
http://reno.craigslist.org/tls/1933017482.html
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How about this ?
http://reno.craigslist.org/tls/1933017482.html
Going used, you should find some good deals, depending where it comes from, look for overall condition, what was it used for, the other thing with used is you may pick up some tooling with it, a big mistake by most who buy something is they forget to budjet for tooling etc.
Small bench machines tend to come from model engineers upgrading to bigger machines so ( in most case,s) would of been looked after, ex schools, college and university machines are sometimes sold off without much use.
id bet its made in China, but will likely get the job done. ask if it runs on 110 or 220..and make sure you get as many tools as you can...thats were it gets spendy
How about this:
He says it is a RuFong 30 and is in excellent condition
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/1931046630.html
the Smithy is smaller then the mill you showed, iv seen used Smithys for 800.00 and less.
First off, thanks for all the input and help :)
Been checking all the Craigslist's and can't find anything used, I know I'm impatiant, but want to get started soon.
I may order this one.
Any reason I should not ?
The first thing I want to be able to do, is complete a couple of 80% Lowers.
Will this do the Job well ?
I know I need some tooling, so what do I need right off ?
Also since it is R8 spindle, will the tooling I buy fit a larger unit later on ?
http://littlemachineshop.com/3900
my dad used to tell me....if your gonna be cheap, you gotta be patiant..
heres a hot ticket for searching CL.....searchtempest.com searches all of CL nation wide, starting close, and going out as you page...
youll be on it for hours....
FYI: almost all the high end small stuff is made in China, Enco, Jet, ect...Grizzly, Chicago, ect...all are the same tools with different paint and decals on them...
just research it...youll see. i dont know any that are made US or Euro anymore...what a shame.
Chuck: Thanks for the Craigslist Tip :thup:
I found this
http://reno.craigslist.org/tls/1887877608.html
Leaning toward one of these:
Pros ?
Cons ?
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Dril...th-Stand/G0704