[ricksigler]

I think I've narrowed my mill search down to the Grizzly G0619 mill and am wondering if there are any owners in the Albuquerque area that would let me take a look at your machine before I make the final decision. Also, does anyone know if Grizzly ever puts this machine on sale. Please PM me if you have the G0619. Thanks. Rick.

[jalessi]

Rick,

The Harbor Freight 93885 is almost the same exact mill, minus the variable speed readout.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93885

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...il_Store_ID=56

They have 20% percent off coupons every month, $800.00 is a great deal.



Jeff...

[ricksigler]

Jeff,

Thanks a lot, but one of things I really want is the variable speed although it looks like I'll pay a lot for that. I'll still check out the HF model.

Rick

[jalessi]

Rick,

I misinformed you, it does have variable speed however it does not have the speed readout.

Jeff...

[jalessi]

http://www.mini-lathe.com/X3_mill/X3rvw/X3.htm

[ricksigler]

I've looked at both the X3 and the HF. The Grizzly has a tilting head, digital speed read out and digital depth read out. I also read in the forum that Grizzly seems to have a better quality control on their machines even all of them appear to come from the same company. Also, I hear that Grizzly has great customer service. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks for the input.

Rick

[jalessi]

Rick,

If you are going to convert to CNC the digital depth read out would be moot since Mach3 has DRO "readouts" for all axis.

I am way to frugal to spend the additional $600.00 for the Grizzly options.

A $23.00 index pulse card will interface with Mach3 for very accurate speed readout.

http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/prod...roducts_id=129

A rotating feature could be accomplished with a inexpensive slotted plate between the head.

Jeff...