Let's See Your Mill

[Rickabilly]

(07-18-2012, 12:41 AM)Bogstandard Wrote: You can't do those sorts of deals any more since the credit crunch.

The credit crunch has put a bit of a dampener on anything fun hasn't it?

But on the bright side, with everyone going bankrupt prices on the second hand market are as low as ever, actually that isn't a very bright side for many but if it works for the hobbyists at least someone is winning out I suppose.

And I must say it's nice to see someone as experienced as your self here at MWF.

Regarding your Z axis feed, I was considering fitting a similar unit to the tailstock on my Colchester Mascot, you might be aware the Mascot is a big machine, with a number 5 morse taper tailstock, that frankly is a bit too much for my back these days, When I see your Z axis and you say that boring and drilling "Big holes" as well as lifting the knee is possible I wonder how big is big and your opinion regarding the feed unit's suitability?

Best Regards
Rick