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Looking for advice, (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Steamymoomilk to c/machinist

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So i want to save up for a mill, but my housing doesn't have a lot of space for a full size mill as-well as 3 phase power. I have been looking at a MyLittleMachineShop HiTorque Mini Mill, Deluxe. I don't plan on doing a large objects just, basic milling and drilling mostly for brackets and maybe some knife making. however i do have a table i bought a while back and it can hold up to 500 Pounds I have done some research and this is the best mini mill I have found. however there are lots of smart people on this community and i would like to hear you ideas / alternatives. Thanks in advance

this is my space to work with

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

That is the same Chinese made mill you find all over (harbor freight for example). Little machine shop admits it, and they do have minor tweaks over standard (and seem to have better support for what they sell), but in the end it is the same machine.

More cost, but precision Mathews has mills in your size range that seem to be higher quality .made in Taiwan as opposed to China which I consider in their favor.

[–] profdc9 3 points 1 year ago

You might want to look at Sherline ( https://www.sherline.com/) if you want a miniature milling machine.