Hi tmarks11:
Yes it is blistering hot here too since we are only about 30 miles apart. I am used to and appreciate and yeah, even like our constant 70 degree wetness here. I want it back.
Yes, I have heard some upset people that eventually get satisfied by Grizzly or get their money back. I would like it if they would give me a solid date though. Every time I get a delivery date from them it costs me a days wages and makes me look like a flake at work. If they either had a half day Saturday to pick up machines or told the truth about the availability date, either of those would be fine. As it is it has cost me four days pay so far.
I am converting the Bridgeport type mill rather than a square column because I cannot find a square column mill with a 9x49 table, 3 real horsepower, and the kind of travel I can get in the G0796 for under $4500. I also regularly work on long parts that require me to swing the turret to reach the part secured to the front or back of the table. I will apply motors to the quill and the W axis (Knee) both. I have four motors and drives. I intend to counterbalance the knee as well.
Shameless gloat time: I have a set of castings for Guy Lautard's Tinker tool and cutter grinder, and another full set of Quorn castings because I really understood the need for a tool and cutter grinder. Then,,,,I was cruising Craigslist and WHAM!!!!! I got hit square in the face by a Gorton Model 375-2 full size tool and cutter grinder like the big boys use with a full set of collets for.....wait........wait......wait for it......$375.00 Yahooooo, I nearly tore my pocket off trying to get to my wallet. Anybody need some castings and instructions?
Barry