(07-02-2015, 06:56 AM)PixMan Wrote: Anytime you can step up to a more rigid, well built milling machine you should. The difference you find straightaway in everything from runout, cutting ability, spindle speeds, tool life to achievable surface finish makes the move worthwhile.
Just happen to log on sawn this .. I wrote Matt early this week we went over some machine Q's regarding run outs. Than I purposed Q about trade in, if he would entertain the thought . He said wouldn't be a prob . I have a new lathe on order too . I may be able to pick up both same day.
Now I have allot to consider ... woulda shoulda coulda
This little machine is ok for prob what im gona do in garage .. I find having to do things allot dif .regarding tool change Z column up, up down up down...... ..I find my hands go in wrong places like when I try to hold the brake and take a tool out of keyless chuck...lol..
Anyways this is a big decision to upgrade a 932 M with DRO ( havr to get the DRO no?) and that is about $1500 more ( yea but I gain 2 inches and #700Pds) and rigidity so say the least .. My space is limited and the925MV fits perfect for area I now have ..if I have to get rid of beer fridge ill have to get a smaller one ..lol...
No here may be my stumbling block . The 932M runs on 220V not sure if it can run on 110V? is that possible
and if so how much power do I loose?
If not I have to consider bringing 220V out into the garage my current Electrical box is maxed out.. as I already stole the last breaker spot to run a dedicated 20 Amp line . Than wheni got Central air we maxed out this box stealing 2 spots . Another words my box needed to be upgraded to 200 amp service and than I will have to run 220V out to garage. That will run me well over a Gino
Im already stretched on my lathe and mill tooling ect...... not sure I want to go there . I think about moving /retiring one day like to take machines with me . Than when I settle in my retirement house I will add EVERY THING AN ANYTHING TO MY LIKEN
Hmmm ... Big decisions lot to consider ????????.... Btw don't want you Guys to say yea go for it!!!!! think about the whole picture . When I move id like to get rid of every thing less hand tools ..... start fresh and clean don't want the burden nor to have hardship.
Hope that makes sense ..