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Thread: Desert island machines
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12th Oct 2017, 11:28 AM #31Philomath in training
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Not over the line yet - although everyone was happy with the interview I still haven't got anything in writing...
Michael
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12th Oct 2017, 12:24 PM #32Philomath in training
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I guess if you wanted to go cheap there is this Aciera - Aciera F3 Universal Milling Machine Swiss Made with Attachments
Michael
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12th Oct 2017, 02:50 PM #33Most Valued Member
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13th Oct 2017, 12:53 PM #34Intermediate Member
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I would have thought that the key criterion is for any selected machine to be portable, by one or no more than two people. Unless you happen to stumble on a Swiss gem, I think that a Sieg SC3 lathe would fit the bill, followed by a Sieg SX2... mini mill. I have both a Sieg C3 and a Sieg X2, both of which have been lifted and repositioned by me, with only minor injuries. They have the advantage of having lots of sensibly priced tooling available, spares "on the shelf" etc etc
Just a thought!!
cheers
Bill
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13th Oct 2017, 03:36 PM #35Banned
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13th Oct 2017, 03:38 PM #36Most Valued Member
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Bill, I had them too, couldn't get rid of it quick enough, POS machines, spent more time in pieces, than working.
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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25th Oct 2017, 10:28 AM #37Philomath in training
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I saw this this morning and as multi-function machines got a mention (although too big (and too pricey) for my use) thought it might be of interest to others.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fair...ing/1163452524
Michael
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