I am interested in getting a RF-45 bench type mill. Thing is, I am not convinced that this mill is what I really want; they seem on the light side.
I was thinking of cobbling something together; but it has to go down the basement stairs. Otherwise I would just buy a bridgeport, universal or convert a horizontal mill.
A) I found 5 pcs. really nice bridgeport type heads; belt drive,
3phase, 5" stroke, R8, swivel, heavy duty & in excellent condition (except for the paint). Would put the mill-drill heads to shame. Reasonable price; CA$450 ea (buy more for less) B) I also found some 8x29 tables with X-Y travel & base ready for a column. These are on the small side, but I expect larger ones are hard to come by. C) Last item needed a not found is a dovetail column; about 3'+ long; 10"x10" or larger; strong. I have thought of fabricating something from steel square tube, insert a dampening tube and attach a dovetail or linear rails.So here comes the question for anyone kind enough to consider answering...
1) Any comments of where I could get item C or at least the start of it? 2) Does anyone know where I could get a larger X-Y T-Slot table? 3) Anyone think I am wasting my time?Eric
P.S. See my next post about a mill I found.