Can You Over Accessorize?

wrmiller

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This is not a a small machine, as bench mills go, but I seem to be running out of room to hang stuff. :rolleyes:

In the pic I'm playing with my new FogBuster while making some steel and aluminum parts. Currently using a mag base for holding the nozzle, but I think I may have to fab up something a bit more sturdy. But then I loose the flexibility of location. Hmmm... Things to think about.

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What is this "over accesorize" that you speak of? ;)

Tom
 
Darn nice looking machine. Who handles it and how much. What is it's parameters.

Charter Oak, model 12z. Specs are on their website, along with the options they sell. It has a 39.5" by 9.5" table, but I like to call it a 10x40 (sounds cooler). And more Z-axis travel than I know what to do with. It's basically a RF45 on steroids. :)

Mine has been upgraded a bit: 3hp 3 phase motor w/VFD, two-step belt drive conversion (approx. 200-4800 spindle rpm), self installed one shot oiling system and a bunch of tweaking/tuning/modding to suit my preferences.

Precision Machine has a new 9x40 that I suspect is very similar to this one, but Matt didn't carry these a year ago when I bought this thing.
 
One of the reasons I picked the 12z over the 932, besides the increased Y-axis travel, was that while the mill doesn't come with a stand by default, I could optionally order a stand and have it made to my height specifications for no extra charge. That was a biggie for me. Having them put wheels on it was just icing on the cake. :)
 
Man, that is a nice looking machine!! I have one on the way (well I hope, it has gotten delayed from China once already) and I can't wait!! I got the belt drive and 3hp VFD on it. Looking at your machine I am dying here.

So, you have had your 12z for a year or two now right? How do you like it? Are you glad you bought it? Any recommendations/guidance you would give a new (or about to be) owner of one of these bad boys?
 
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