john.knutson
Well-known member
Howdy,
I have really enjoyed the basic metal fabrication I have done so far; cutting, bending, welding, tap & die sort of stuff. I would like to get a little deeper into machining, and happened to win a drawing at work recently so I have a little money to throw at the idea. I am thinking the $1000 - $1500 range might be good, ideally on the lower end because then I can still buy some material to work with.
I found this on Craigslist, and it is pretty close to me. The amount of stuff included is both exciting and overwhelming.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/tls/d/minneapolis-craftsman-12-metal-lathe/7040461443.html
I believe some of the folks on here do some machining, does anybody have thoughts on that post? Not just in terms of pricing, but the contents -- would something like that be a good beginner kit? Perhaps it is better to just build up your supply as you go -- that way you only have the tools you have really needed, though that means you are going to often be without the tool you need.
I have really enjoyed the basic metal fabrication I have done so far; cutting, bending, welding, tap & die sort of stuff. I would like to get a little deeper into machining, and happened to win a drawing at work recently so I have a little money to throw at the idea. I am thinking the $1000 - $1500 range might be good, ideally on the lower end because then I can still buy some material to work with.
I found this on Craigslist, and it is pretty close to me. The amount of stuff included is both exciting and overwhelming.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/tls/d/minneapolis-craftsman-12-metal-lathe/7040461443.html
I believe some of the folks on here do some machining, does anybody have thoughts on that post? Not just in terms of pricing, but the contents -- would something like that be a good beginner kit? Perhaps it is better to just build up your supply as you go -- that way you only have the tools you have really needed, though that means you are going to often be without the tool you need.