Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in1

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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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Hello ken572,

Thanks you for the warm welcome to this forum. I appreciate the information that you provided. I spent some of New Year's Day going over the spec sheets on the various 3-in-1's that you mentioned. Thanks for the help.
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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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Hey Guy's

I need your HELP identifing this (3 in 1) that I have attached
a picture of. Any and all info will be appreciated. :mrgreen:
GRN-Unknown- 3in1.jpg
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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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AH, the Chinee have many secrets!

Thats a new on on me. I have never seen one bridge all the way across. must have had rigidity problems at first. :lol:
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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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Dave,

I believe the Mill section is hieght adjustable and once
set needs the extra bridge strength. (I think) :|

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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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turntwo,

Check out this video of one like you are thinking about
that has been converted to CNC. 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrnK0ssPAWY

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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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Hello Ken,

Thanks for pointing out the YouTube link. I enjoyed viewing the milling operation. It appears that when milling with a 3-in-1, arranging proper support of the work piece to be close to the cutter can be a challange. How have you typically set up your HF for milling?

I did happen to see a picture of a Clarke 3-in-1 on ebay. Has that already been added to your list?
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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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turntwo wrote:Hello Ken,

It appears that when milling with a 3-in-1, arranging proper support of the work piece to be close to the cutter can be a challange. How have you typically set up your HF for milling?
If you stay within the design/size limits of the machine it is no different then
setting up any other machine, use of a vice, a indexing/turntable, 1-2-3 blocks,
shims, clamping kit etc. With or without any of the above fixtures, or any other
SAFE FIXTURE CONFIGURATION you can come up with to get the job done.
Every job you do will be a little different, you might have to think out of the box
and be creative at times. :wink:
turntwo wrote: I did happen to see a picture of a Clarke 3-in-1 on ebay. Has that already been added to your list?
All of the (UK) Clarke 3 in 1 lathe mill drill multi-purpose machines that I have
seen have been smaller then the HF44142 Type Family of machines that I listed
for you.

NOTE: If you find one in the HF44142 Type Family of machines that I don't
have listed, please post the info, pics, and links so we can compare it with ours.

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Re: Unidentified 3 in 1

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This looks like the one on the I. CH Motion Website http://www.ichmo.com/Products/info/id/4 ... 111B/.html

or possibly from SDMEC Sound Metals & Machinery Inc.
http://www.hardware-wholesale.com/d-p11 ... e_machine/
If you find any more information about these machines or have heard of the companies I would be interested, as it looks as though these have been designed around the mill first, and the lathe second. The A models do not have thread cutting capability

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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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crackedmember,

Thank You for your find and help. :wink: :D
I believe that's it as well.
I will do some more research on this one and update, when found.

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Some more info for you, and another unusual one!!

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Hi,

Here is a text of an email I sent for some more information on this one.

Dear sir:

Thanks for your e-mail. We are glad you are interested in our product CQB9111. Following are the reply to the related information you mentioned:

1.Spindle taper for lathe: MT3; for milling head: MT2;
2. We only have metric model for this lathe;
3. standard accessories: 3-jaw chuck, drilling chuck, flat vise, dead center, drawing bar, oil gun, tools, etc.
4. special accessories: turning tools--USD15, disk milling cutter--USD15,milling chuck--USD65, live center--USD25
5. FOB Qingdao: USD1350/set;

As this lathe only have metric model, for England it may be inch, therefore we suggest you considering another similar lathe G1324(infinitely variable speed lathe). It has both inch and metric models. It is sold very well in overseas market. FOB Qingdao price is USD1850/set. For detailed information, please visit our website: http://www.jinxingjichuang.com or see the attachment.

Thank you.

Best Regards,
Guo Feng


I encountered another unusual Chinese one at least I think its a 3-in-1. :shock:

Image

http://czjyjc.en.made-in-china.com/prod ... CX16-.html

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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

Post by Torch »

Now that's a weird looking thing -- Horizontal Mill with a fixed tailstock for lathe work? Bet it's fun to align the centres each time you want to turn something. Not sure how you cut threads -- some sort of gearing on the table feed screw? OTOH, the vertical travel seems to have some advantages over a traditional round-column vertical mill.
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Re: Brand Names, Model #'s, of known Lathe, Mill, Drill 3in

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crackedmember,

I have to aggree with Torch on this one.. :lol: :lol:
I think it needs to go back to the prototype shop for
some reality redesign work. :roll:

It is a interesting consept though :?

Ken. :)
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