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Link Posted: 8/11/2018 7:25:10 AM EDT
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This one looks pretty rigid.  Don't like the lack of low speeds though.

https://www.harborfreight.com/vertical-milling-machine-40939.html

Brick
Link Posted: 8/11/2018 7:43:13 AM EDT
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Precision Matthews PM25MV

https://www.precisionmatthews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PM-25-nostand-web-1.jpg

It is all ready setup with a dual range serpentine belt drive so it is quiet and dependable without those "gear" issues. Superior quality to anything put out by Grizzly. (I'm a multi Grizzly owner)

I also have an Industrial Hobbies "large ring" mill with DRO.
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Would that be good for 80% lowers? Or is it overkill?
Link Posted: 8/11/2018 7:47:06 AM EDT
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I bought the Harbor Freight one back when you could use the 25% off coupons on them. I managed to time it right to get free shipping too.

So far the only upgrade I've gotten for it is Little Machine Shop's belt drive kit. One of these days I'll get some DROs for it too.
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i did the same thing. $428 delivered. I put DROs on mine. Keep meaning to do the drive belt.
Link Posted: 8/11/2018 7:51:47 AM EDT
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Would that be good for 80% lowers? Or is it overkill?
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Precision Matthews PM25MV

https://www.precisionmatthews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PM-25-nostand-web-1.jpg

It is all ready setup with a dual range serpentine belt drive so it is quiet and dependable without those "gear" issues. Superior quality to anything put out by Grizzly. (I'm a multi Grizzly owner)

I also have an Industrial Hobbies "large ring" mill with DRO.
Would that be good for 80% lowers? Or is it overkill?
That Matthews mill is not overkill at all. That looks better than most mini mills I've seen, no experience with one though.
Link Posted: 8/11/2018 7:55:31 AM EDT
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No you don't.  They are crap.   Get separate machines.
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A little more than what you asked for

But I want one of these so I can knock 2 birds out with one stone

https://smithy.com/Smithy-Lathe-Mill-Combo
No you don't.  They are crap.   Get separate machines.
This is good advice.
Link Posted: 8/11/2018 8:04:28 AM EDT
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Yes, yes you should.
Link Posted: 8/11/2018 1:09:05 PM EDT
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