rswyan
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4shorts
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Would be nice to know though .....
..... and I'd love to have one myself
Well he basically stated that he paid less than $500. for it because he considered letting it go for $500. and putting it in the bank.
Just a few observations on my part.
- I've NEVER went to an auction where no one showed up. Not even during a snow storm.
- If I went to an auction and looked at a 3000 lb plus tool that I had no idea what it was used for I'd be very hesitant to bid any amount of money on it because I'd be afraid I'd get stuck with it.
Ah I'm just thinking out-loud. It's really just an observation on my part I supposed anything in this world is possible.
Nice machine no matter how you got it. Before you do go with some kind of a phase converter research "static converters" There inexpensive but for a reason.
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Static converters are inexpensive, and every says you don't get full power from them, but with probably 2hp, the original poster will have more power than he ever had, and plenty enogh to tear something up. Not trying to start a phase converter war, just mentioning that my 2hp Bridgeport has been preforming flawlessly since I bought it in mid 90's, and before that with the original owner on the same static converter. Not a bad investment for $69.
As far as the mill price, it probably was a good deal, but I recently bought a Maho 600C mill, which is a universal CNC machine. I was bidding against another previous employee who got the other one, which had a lot more hours/wear on it. Price was less than $500 also, but I didn't get a Kurt vice with it. Not going to be able to run it off a static converter, lol.
David from jax
As far as the mill price, it probably was a good deal, but I recently bought a Maho 600C mill, which is a universal CNC machine. I was bidding against another previous employee who got the other one, which had a lot more hours/wear on it. Price was less than $500 also, but I didn't get a Kurt vice with it. Not going to be able to run it off a static converter, lol.
David from jax
4shorts
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No me either BUT this link is worth looking at. a lot of companies won't even give you a warranty on a machine now if a Static converter is used.
Phase Converter Type Comparison Chart - U.S. Phase Converter Standards Organization
rswyan
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4shorts
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That was certainly the impression that was left ....
Indeed !
The expensive part starts now. THE TOOLING :shocked:. If he didn't know what a mill was starting out he's going to know what it is and what it costs to use it by the time he's done :laughing:
I got some help. An electrician will install a variable motor drive on it that will take my 240 volt two wire power and change it to three phase where the motor speed can change. The part is $190. The machine does take three phase electricity, which I don't have. The bid drive motor is 2 hp or 3 hp for 30 minutes? It will be set to go one speed because the mill has a crank to change the speed from the top outside.
The box is a computer that operates the three little motors. One guy came and got the motors to come on. The machine has programs in it and he started one, which moved the table around. The big numbers change as the work area moves and it looks really precision. The numbers are four digit, like x2.9678. I can't imagine that for tractor parts.
He also looked at the cutters. There are about 10 cutter holders that pop in and you twist a collar to make them come out. He said the holdes keet the tool the same length, so every time you put it in the tip is exactly the same place. The cutters are steel or brass colored and drill bits and chucks that are nice because you don't need a key. There are several boxes of cutters. He said all the gray ones are carbid athat is very hard and expensive. He also said I stol the machine, like I paid less that the cutters would cost..
I'll post a picture when the china speed drive comes.
Thanks for the website called Enco. I think it will be a good place to buy from.
The box is a computer that operates the three little motors. One guy came and got the motors to come on. The machine has programs in it and he started one, which moved the table around. The big numbers change as the work area moves and it looks really precision. The numbers are four digit, like x2.9678. I can't imagine that for tractor parts.
He also looked at the cutters. There are about 10 cutter holders that pop in and you twist a collar to make them come out. He said the holdes keet the tool the same length, so every time you put it in the tip is exactly the same place. The cutters are steel or brass colored and drill bits and chucks that are nice because you don't need a key. There are several boxes of cutters. He said all the gray ones are carbid athat is very hard and expensive. He also said I stol the machine, like I paid less that the cutters would cost..
I'll post a picture when the china speed drive comes.
Thanks for the website called Enco. I think it will be a good place to buy from.
k0ua
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JRP, I did not mean to be disrespectful in my first post, I though you were just pulling our leg, did you not really know what the bridgeport was?, and did you really get it for less than $500?.. I though you were just having a little fun with us. Good luck on getting your Mill fired up
James K0UA
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Nice find, I would think you could get some decent money for the whole setup. Anyone have any guesses on what it's worth with all the bits? I used something like that in high school, it was fun to makes stuff and really precise.