milling in the lathe

[EdK]

(08-23-2012, 03:36 PM)SnailPowered Wrote:

(08-23-2012, 05:21 AM)EdK Wrote: I would continue on with the plan of getting a mill. They are a lot more useful than for just slotting tubing, as you'll quickly find out when you have one.

Ed

I definitely plan on getting a mill still when I get settled somewhere. It may be a few years before that happens though. Luckily I will have access to a Bridgeport while I live in Florida.

Oops, double post.

OK, I understand now. Milling on the lathe will be temporary until you get to your more permanent home. I thought you were planning on doing all of your milling using the lathe and skip getting the mill altogether. As Dave said, you can mill on the lathe but your work envelope is very small.

Ed