Calling this my first mill even though I have a unimat and had a MaxNC
After years of looking for a used BP or clone I have determined that the Atlanta market is not good for use machinery, too little industry. I am looking at some of the import options and down to 3.
Charter Oak Benchtop - $1500 - This is the smallest but still a decent work area and same motor as the bigger ones. Since it's the cheapest it leaves me the most money to drop on tools immediately
Charter Oak 12Z - $2350 - Has the biggest table and travels by a decent amount. I will have to built a stand but it will leave me some money for tooling
PM-932-PDF - $2800 - Comes with the most accessories including power feed x and z, quill dro and a stand. If I buy this one I can get a vise and have to save for anything else.
I have some smaller size endmills and measuring tools. I don't have a vise, test indicators, collets, angle plates, etc.
Stuck on what to do. Getting the small one and tons of stuff to go with it is tempting but I don't wonder if the first larger project I do I won't be wishing for the bigger table and extra travel
After years of looking for a used BP or clone I have determined that the Atlanta market is not good for use machinery, too little industry. I am looking at some of the import options and down to 3.
Charter Oak Benchtop - $1500 - This is the smallest but still a decent work area and same motor as the bigger ones. Since it's the cheapest it leaves me the most money to drop on tools immediately
Charter Oak 12Z - $2350 - Has the biggest table and travels by a decent amount. I will have to built a stand but it will leave me some money for tooling
PM-932-PDF - $2800 - Comes with the most accessories including power feed x and z, quill dro and a stand. If I buy this one I can get a vise and have to save for anything else.
I have some smaller size endmills and measuring tools. I don't have a vise, test indicators, collets, angle plates, etc.
Stuck on what to do. Getting the small one and tons of stuff to go with it is tempting but I don't wonder if the first larger project I do I won't be wishing for the bigger table and extra travel