Besides the rigidity,what would be the biggest advantage of the X3 over the X2. I'm told the Z axis travels are the same, the X and Y and a little more and the...
You should go to the catalog of a vendor that sells both machines (such as Grizzly) and compare all the specifications. This should answer your questions. If...
The only concern I have is thin column. I was hoping someone in the group would be the owner of said machine..The column is longer and looks thinner. I was...
I own one of the HF X3's listed. I use the Grizzley manual for it as the HF manual is incorrect. I am in the process of converting it to belt drive and will...
Go to the www.cncfusion.com site and check out the X3 CNC conversion Photo Gallery. It may change your mind again... :)) ________________________________ ...
I have a 5" 4 jaw independent chuck (LMS 2346) that I want to mount on my (LMS 1810) 4" rotary table . The only way I can see to do it is to drill bolt holes...
I just joined the group and I am very confused. I just ordered a HF 47158 Micro Mill but the order has not processed. It was kinda an impulse buy to do some...
Bob, As I posted in the other thread, I initially had the same concern. Someone who owns both mills posted back and said that he was quite happy the ...
... Yep. ... Loosen the screw at the top, which is under the small removable protector. Tap a few times to loosen the taper, the drill chuck and taper ought...
I got my first mill, a Unimat-sl DB-200. I am totally new to the hobby. I took wood shop in High School 30+ years ago, so I know nothing about metal working,...
I have the 47158 which was bought in the fall of 2008. Harbor Freight's internet sales was a disaster at the time. I ordered the mill which stayed on back...
My advice is to cancel the order & update to the mini mill! It is a much better machine! Norm,Camillus,NY ________________________________ From: Harvey...
... Robert, since it seems that you have a good handle on what you are doing you should have no problem in drilling additional mounting holes in your chuck!...
Went into the local HF store, armed with a print-out of the X3 page, and a 20% off coupon. Was told the mill isn't available at the warehouse in CA, so I can't...
If it is currently on sale..see if you can get a raincheck to 'lock in' at that price with 20% off coupon.. (I did for my 8x12 lathe) ... From: saltoricco To:...
Hi Stan, You would do well to join the Unimat group. I have one too, great little machines within their work envelope. The Unimat group has all the manuals in...
Well, I was a little cautious on the internet order after hearing some horror stories, but ordered Sunday night, got an email this morning that it is shipping!...
hi iv'e just recieved my new mini mill and i have tried changing the drill chuck to the milling chuck but its stuck! tried taping on the drawbar but it still...
On Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:11:37 -0000, "shlomi.bena" ... Sometimes it can take more than just a light tap. I just give it a good rap with the wrench I just used...
Loosen the draw bar about 2 turns. Give the draw bar a sharp rap with a hammer, sometimes a couple of hits is necessary. I use a brass face hammer so I don't...
This happened to a friend of mine who had just taken delivery. At the time it was the middle of winter and the mill had been on the road for a couple of days....
I keep a 1/2 pound deadblow mallet next to the mill for collet removal and workpiece setting. You gotta thwack that drabar pretty hard if the taper was...
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/UNIMAT/ would likely be able to help you with your search. Good luck... ... From: GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com...
I place a 1x1/4 bar on top of the drawbar to protect it and use a regular hammer. Support under the head by the spindle will also help to put the force where...
Hi folks, I need some opinions. I'm looking for a decent mill vise. Currently I'm using a cheap vise that came with a import drill press. I've noticed when I...
Will, I have the LMS vice that is on sale this week and use it regularly on my Grizzly G8689 X2-style mill. It is a little large, and I removed the swivel ...
On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:23:10 -0000, "will" <bobbg20@...> had a ... I got one as part of their mini mill starter kit. I haven't done much with my mill yet,...
