01-03-2017, 05:57 PM
(12-26-2016, 07:45 PM)Mayhem Wrote: I don't know what the second hand market is like in Victoria (Pete O may be able to chime in here) but you may be able to find a business that is closing down or upgrading their machines.
(12-26-2016, 01:32 PM)Dr Stan Wrote: I recommend that you look into course work at a local poly-tech, vocational school or similar location...I'm not familiar with the technical education available down under so it may be wise to seek out a machine shop and ask for information on such training.
Unless you want to do a pre-apprenticeship, there is pretty much nothing available here (in WA at least). I looked into this several years ago when I was getting started and all roads led to a dead end. However, it may be different in the eastern states.
Just got internet back after losing it on Christmas day. Seems a rat chewed something...
I've observed the second-hand market fluctuate wildly here over the past couple of years, the prices of used industrial gear seemed to take a big dive about a year ago but there is also a burgeoning hobby market, the key seems to be to access the industrial stuff whilst avoiding the hobbyists (like ourselves). Mid-week clearing sales are great if you are happy (as I am) with obsolete equipment that is of no interest to industry. Sydney seems to be the epicentre of used machining stuff but if you keep an eye on the industrial auctioneers sites you can do well. As Darren said, the tooling is where you can spend a bomb, this is where clearing sales come into their own- there can be all manner of tooling suited to the machines on offer.
I had a look around for beginner courses and found nothing. That's why I flood this forum with dumb questions.
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Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.