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by RegisG
Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Narrowing lathe & mill decision-
Replies: 22
Views: 7482

Re: Narrowing lathe & mill decision-

Bill, That's encouraging. Thanks Regis Regis-- I have some Grizzly stuff, a lathe, mill and two saws. I know nothing about the Grizzly equipment you are considering, but I know quite a bit about Grizzly support: It is excellent. They've sent me parts that I have broken, even for my mill which they d...
by RegisG
Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Narrowing lathe & mill decision-
Replies: 22
Views: 7482

Narrowing lathe & mill decision-

I do not have much experience machining and that was long ago. I'm buying a mill and lathe for making mostly small things such as accessories for the target shooting that I do and small projects for friends. Originally I was going to get a combo like Smithy but, decided that if I was unhappy with on...
by RegisG
Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Machine basic setup on stand??
Replies: 3
Views: 1890

Re: Machine basic setup on stand??

You should be able to download the manuals from Grizzly, and they should show safe lift attachment points. If you go with PM, you should be able to access similar information in their manuals, or ask the source to provide that information. Sure enough, found it clearly in the Grizzly manual! Thanks
by RegisG
Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Machine basic setup on stand??
Replies: 3
Views: 1890

Machine basic setup on stand??

I'm in final process and about to pull the trigger on lathe and mill. They'll weigh 400-700lbs and I need to plan on putting them on their respective stands. I have a small garage in a subdivision so I don't have a shop building. I can borrow an engine hoist but, how do you hang it without damaging ...
by RegisG
Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: New & purchasing decision
Replies: 6
Views: 13082

Re: New & purchasing decision

Appreciate tips from everyone. And Bill, it was good to hear about great Smithy support.

Lot more reading for me to do.

Thanks again
Regis
by RegisG
Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: New & purchasing decision
Replies: 6
Views: 13082

Re: New & purchasing decision

Welcome to the board! I would encourage you to add your location to your profile. If another members sees that you are local to them they may be willing to help out with more than just advice on the board here! Not looking for your street address, but city state our a general whereabouts is nice. T...
by RegisG
Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: New & purchasing decision
Replies: 6
Views: 13082

New & purchasing decision

BACKGROUND New guy here & to machining as I'm a retired computer hardware/software tech. I've had only a little machining experience and that was 15+ years ago. I am looking to buy combo lathe & mill to make a variety of small hobby things like items related to benchrest target shooting (no ...