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Posted: 5/5/2024 3:56:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradleyswine]
I have been thinking about getting a mini mill for a while and I finally decided to buy one this one to play with for plastic, aluminum and light/thin steel playing.
After input from the group I upgraded to the 4190 with DRO. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 4:01:09 PM EDT
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I suggest getting the DRO for it.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 4:58:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AFCarbon15]
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FPNI. I wouldn't have a mill without a DRO
I have the 3900. It's been a great little machine for sure. My machining thread |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 6:38:01 PM EDT
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What the hell is a DRO Abbreviations
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Posted: 5/5/2024 6:42:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Mousegun: What the hell is a DRO Abbreviations Digital Read Out |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 7:38:41 PM EDT
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I am thinking about getting the DRO for it but I wanted to ask if anyone had the mill and suggested that I get it.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 7:46:18 PM EDT
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I have the model with the DRO and I like it. It is no Bridgeport, but it is nice for what it is.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:23:00 PM EDT
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I like mine and can't imagine using it without the DRO
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:50:16 PM EDT
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I had the HF version of the seig mini mill. It was great till it died. The table and spindle were still in great shape, electronics were toast.
It was cost prohibitive to bother fixing. I sold it as parts. I replaced it with a precision matthews. Its a bigger mill, with a 5 year warranty. I dont regret the chinese one. I was able to make a few really cool projects on it. Just know what it is, what it can and can't do, and treat it as disposable. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:03:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By giantpune: I had the HF version of the seig mini mill. It was great till it died. The table and spindle were still in great shape, electronics were toast. It was cost prohibitive to bother fixing. I sold it as parts. I replaced it with a precision matthews. Its a bigger mill, with a 5 year warranty. I dont regret the chinese one. I was able to make a few really cool projects on it. Just know what it is, what it can and can't do, and treat it as disposable. HF had nice machines back in the day. My grandfather was a life long, master machinist from right before WW2. He liked the lathes. I have a Grizzley and have no complaints. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:54:06 PM EDT
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I miss my Bridgeport and 14x40 lathe
 I really don't have the room for either anymore  a smaller mill would probably work, but making that decision vs $$$ anyway, gotta have a DRO to do anything remotely accurate, IMHO. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 6:09:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradleyswine]
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I like your photos of the projects that you are working on with your mills.
I didn't think about it until just now but I guess that I can "Form 4" or get my stamp to build my own suppressor at home. I already have a fiber laser to engrave too. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 6:12:03 PM EDT
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If you get a DRO get the hardwired Version ant not the Bluetooth. I have the Bluetooth version that connects to a generic android tablet and it freq drops the connection or the tablet has a discharged battery when I need to use it.
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Posted: 5/6/2024 10:33:19 PM EDT
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https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=4190
This is the one that I ordered. |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 9:34:59 PM EDT
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This guy's video is a neat idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvkRQW6Th4Y |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 7:42:39 AM EDT
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The half function itself on a DRO is worth the price of admission.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 5:41:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:17:44 AM EDT
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I drug the crate into my shop and opened the crate. It’s a nice looking little machine. Now I have to get it onto my work bench.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:21:53 AM EDT
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nice!
btw, all the fence sitters in this thread (me included).... Little Machine Shop's weekely sale email says: Every mini mill is ON SALE!!! some mill packages already in low inventory |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:00:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradleyswine]
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I have not done anything with a mill or lathe since about 1990 when I was turning brake drums and rotors. I’m going to have to do some train up. I am thinking about milling a rimfire conversion for a 1911. I have a conversion to use for measurements.
For $200 more you can get the 750 watt motor. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 12:30:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradleyswine: I have not done anything with a mill or lathe since about 1990 when I was turning brake drums and rotors. I’m going to have to do some train up. I am thinking about milling a rimfire conversion for a 1911. I have a conversion to use for measurements. For $200 more you can get the 750 watt motor. there are a lot of great videos on YT... they helped me tremendously with my lathe/mill... so much so that when I went for some formal training at the local community college, I aced the content and actually assisted my fellow students quite a bit. check out Abom79, Keith Rucker, clickspring, shadon_hkw, and Thisoldtony (to name but a few of the 'old timers' on YT) I'm sure there are plenty others. I loved machining, and sorta regret selling my machines (but they provided an entirely different irreplaceable experience as that money rolled over into the Motorcycle I used to tour central and south America (and still use today)). I am constantly on the lookout for my next machining opportunity, but I'm torn between replacing what I had with manual machines or the CNC machine I'd really love to have..... $$$ being the only limiting factor |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 1:00:32 PM EDT
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 Attached FileI walked the little pig up a 2x8 to get it onto my bench. This little guy is pretty solid. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 2:43:52 PM EDT
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Make sure you tram X and Y before you machine anything.
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Posted: 5/19/2024 9:28:01 AM EDT
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I’m deciding on which dial indicator or tramming kit to buy.
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Posted: 5/19/2024 11:41:29 AM EDT
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https://www.edgetechnologyproducts.com/milling/
The mini pro tram system is one to take a serious look at. |
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Posted: 5/19/2024 6:27:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SandHillsHillbilly: https://www.edgetechnologyproducts.com/milling/ The mini pro tram system is one to take a serious look at. I have their PRO TRAM SYSTEM, which I used on my Bridgeport. They were making good stuff when I bought mine, I hope they carried the trend fwd. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 10:01:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bradleyswine]
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I ordered the mini mill version. Thank you.
I don’t suppose you could aim me at some appropriate tooling bit for milling a RIA mill spec slide so that it would accept a Novak adjustable rear site or a fiber site? |
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