I tried a table on my drill press many years ago. I was milling steel and the results were less than ideal. I would image that aluminum and plastic would work however. The drill press lacks the mass and rigidity needed.Had to do a little cleaning, filing, and paint removal. I also had to remove a lip on each of the threaded rods so the handles would go on. The casting is a little rough, as others have said, but it works good.
Now that is a mill! Hope you have a big truck! You're going to have a real nice shop. Have any idea of the weight?Great stuff guys. I'm still trying to find time to drive and pick up this mill. Owner is being very patient.
Waay too big but not much more money than a good bench top mill, especially with inflation.
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Yea, I was thinking that. The main purpose is for precision drilling and no more guestimations! I imagine once I'm able to pick up a bench top mill, this one will end up in my kid's garage.I tried a table on my drill press many years ago. I was milling steel and the results were less than ideal. I would image that aluminum and plastic would work however. The drill press lacks the mass and rigidity needed.
I can get that mill for about the price of a PM25 with stand and shipping. Of course the PM 25 price has risen $500 - $1000 since I've been looking at this mill.
Now that is a mill! Hope you have a big truck! You're going to have a real nice shop. Have any idea of the weight?
There's a mill near me that looks like a really good deal. I just don't have any place to put something like that. He want's 1500.00 or best offer.