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steamjunkprops
19th Jul 2016, 08:29 PM
G'day guys,

i am currently in the market for a small milling machine in the sydney area. Preferably single phase but i could use a 3 phase unit with a vfd. Looking for something slightly better than the round post mills that H&F sell. Any leads would be greatly appriciated.
Shane.

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KBs PensNmore
19th Jul 2016, 11:34 PM
Do you have a particular work size envelope in mind? What sort of Dollars are you prepared to go to, Shane? With/out tooling, type of tooling? No point in telling you about a $4000 one, when you want to spend $500? Answering these, would get you a machine closer to your requirements.
Kryn

steamjunkprops
20th Jul 2016, 10:50 PM
Fair Comment Kryn,
My budget is around $1000, ideally i would like some basic tooling but not a deal killer.

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KBs PensNmore
21st Jul 2016, 04:18 PM
Hi Shane,
For that sort of money, this is about all you'll get, Mini Milling Drilling Machine in NSW | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/162130986827?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). Another one requiring all the electrics, Mini MILL Hafco HM10 in NSW | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172276891450?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT), set it up with a small 3ph and Inverter could be a good machine.
Very small work surface, it's OK if you want it for model making. I had one till my brother wanted it back, I couldn't get it into the boot of the car quick enough.:D
The gears are plastic, metal ones are available, but they broke also. Tramming them is no problem, keeping it in tram is another, without a bit of fabrication work, can load pics of what was done, if needed. For something half decent with out it being clapped out, I try to save another $1k, Ebay has them running from $1500 minimum upwards. The other thing I forgot to ask was did you want a vertical or horizontal mill as there is a lot of difference in the capability of the machines. To set up a decent mill with tooling could be another $1k, depending on the type of tooling, a decent machine vice $350 used, NT30 tooling arbor probably $75.00 each and on it goes. I know, I've been looking for something better than the "TOY" mill.
Hope this helps a bit, sorry to be a bit of a downer, but thought I'd let you know. Don't get me wrong, if it was for a model making mill, it would be acceptable, but without knowing what you are wanting to do on it, making it difficult to answer. On gumtree Moama 2731, NSW | Gumtree Australia Free Local Classifieds (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-moama-wagga-wagga/l3004688)

Cheers
Kryn

steamjunkprops
14th Dec 2016, 08:51 PM
hey Kryn, I thought i would update this. I ended up spending $2200 on the mill. It is in brand new condition with collets and heaps of endmills. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/933ec46b7e247f7b7fd93dfeb32f75ef.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/7e5797373af576da7d5384f2d0b24e0f.jpg

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KBs PensNmore
14th Dec 2016, 11:11 PM
Thanks for the update, very nice indeed. What make is it and where did you acquire it from? Interested, as it's in my price range for a present to myself next year.
Kryn

steamjunkprops
14th Dec 2016, 11:16 PM
It was a gumtree purchase, It is 15 years old. It was originally from hare and forbes.

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KBs PensNmore
14th Dec 2016, 11:37 PM
Crikey, looks brand new :2tsup:. Still wouldn't mind knowing what model it is, please.
Kryn

steamjunkprops
15th Dec 2016, 06:25 AM
It is a HM40.

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