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I'm looking for recommendations for my first mill.

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Chris Edwards 122/08/2023 21:24:00
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Posted by Vic on 22/08/2023 17:55:38:

Used VMC on here.

**LINK**

Thanks Vic, Chris.

Robin22/08/2023 22:00:02
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Posted by Vic on 22/08/2023 12:22:14:

I used an Alexander Master Toolmaker at work which is similar? Lovely little mill and very versatile. I’ve never been that impressed with the Bridgeport apart from the fact some have long tables which can be very useful. I’ve seen a number of old European Universal Mills that I’d far sooner have than a Bridgeport if I had the space and money.

'scuse my ignorance, 'Universa'l meaning you can rotate the table in the Z axis?

So much to learn, so little time left smiley

Robin

David George 122/08/2023 22:32:58
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I have the 16VS mill and it does most things i need but i found the Z axis handwheel at the back of the colum a bit of a nuisance with me being a bit short of stature, and had to do a mod to change the handwheel with bevel gears to the right hand side. I would sugest the 20VS which is slightly bigger.

David

Chris Edwards 122/08/2023 22:51:55
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Posted by David George 1 on 22/08/2023 22:32:58:

I have the 16VS mill and it does most things i need but i found the Z axis handwheel at the back of the colum a bit of a nuisance with me being a bit short of stature, and had to do a mod to change the handwheel with bevel gears to the right hand side. I would sugest the 20VS which is slightly bigger.

David

Hi David

Thanks for the recommendation.

Cheers, Chris.

Vic23/08/2023 06:31:46
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Posted by Robin on 22/08/2023 22:00:02:
Posted by Vic on 22/08/2023 12:22:14:

I used an Alexander Master Toolmaker at work which is similar? Lovely little mill and very versatile. I’ve never been that impressed with the Bridgeport apart from the fact some have long tables which can be very useful. I’ve seen a number of old European Universal Mills that I’d far sooner have than a Bridgeport if I had the space and money.

'scuse my ignorance, 'Universa'l meaning you can rotate the table in the Z axis?

So much to learn, so little time left smiley

Robin

Have a look here.

**LINK**

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