Having a machine shipped - looking for insights

[Charlieman22]

Yeah I second the thought that you can find what you want far closer to home. How about looking at it this way:

Figure that getting it to you will cost, oh, $2000, which is probably optimistic*. Anyway, add that to the selling price of what your looking at, and start looking locally. That $2000 is a lot of money when it comes to used Big Iron, so, yeah, I think you need to step back and be patient. Being in a hurry = $$$$, but if you need something now, there are a number of used equipment sellers in the LA area; I see their ads all the time in Craig's List. Besides, you said that you wanted a BP... well, put that $2000 toward one - locally.

* I wanted a 2500-lb lathe moved 3 miles to my house, and the first mover I contacted wanted $1000.

Thanks for the local insight. Ouch.

 

[Charlieman22]

I see machines from California on here all the time from Mr Woopie. Looks like a gold mine of machinery in California!

Thanks Martin - I don't get a hit when I search this user name?

 

[markba633csi]

It's Mr. Whoopie, he posts regularly
From the Tennessee Tuxedo cartoon

-Mark

 

[francist]

It needs an “h” in there…. MrWhoopee

 

[mmcmdl]

I always see nice mills posted from our member Mr. Whoopie . Looks like they give mills away over on your coast .

 

[MrWhoopee]

Did someone mention my name?

Here's what I find from a quick search within 400 miles of 90001 on Searchtempest.
Some quality machines in there, the highest priced is the same as you were looking at. The Supermax in Ojai is the one I'd be looking at.

Vertical Mill, with or without tooling - tools - by owner - sale

full size mill with digital readout, power feed, enco model excellent condition with tooling $5500, without vise and tooling will sell for $4500 comes with vfd to run 220 single phase, can have it...

orangecounty.craigslist.org

Mill - tools - by owner - sale

Supermax mill, 3 hp 220 volt single phase VFD, Kurt vise, Futaba pulscale CNC X Y servo motors and control, works great, $2500, contact ryan at

ventura.craigslist.org

Lagun Style Vertical Mill - Excellent Condition - tools - by owner -...

This is a clean great working Lagun Style Mill, Power Feed, Digital Readout, Waylube Oiler, 54'' Inch Table, Must See, Sac, $2200.00 I have Access to a reasonable rigger, mover if needed, at new...

inlandempire.craigslist.org

SAIMP Step-Head Manual Mill Made in Italy, w/ 10"x44" Table - tools...

Make: Saimp Model: FV-0 SM Similar to Bridgeport type milling machine. In operating condition. Available to view under power. SPECIFICATIONS Table Size..... 10" x 44" X-Axis Travel..... 27.95"...

losangeles.craigslist.org

Sima Mill - tools - by owner - sale

Italian Mill - Very heavy and stable 3rd phase, but has a phase converter on it, so it can be run as 220 single phase Numerous colletts and cutters also available. Used for many fabrication projects...

ventura.craigslist.org

LAGUN REPUBLIC FT.2 VERTICAL MILL - USED - tools - by owner - sale

LAGUN REPUBLIC FT.2 VERTICAL MILL. Condition is Used. The electric table feed is not working. Local pickup only. We do not have any equipment for moving the machine here. You will have to provide...

orangecounty.craigslist.org

Rutland Mill, Variable Speed - tools - by owner - sale

For Sale Rutland Mill Motor 3 Phase, Volts - 230/460 Hp-3 Variable speed S/N 4954 Table, 9"x 49" Power feeds made by , Well -Settings Model HCW-135 Note on powerfeeds Y- works, x does not, z only...

sfbay.craigslist.org

comet mill - tools - by owner - sale

Comet variable speed mill 3hp works great and comes with the vice. 2500.00 obo Bridgebort mill machine tool

sfbay.craigslist.org

milling machine 2hp - tools - by owner - sale

"First" name mill, bridgeport clone, 2 hp three phase, currently powered up with inverter, new power feed included with machine, come test run!, some small issues, no tooling, forklift to load you...

sfbay.craigslist.org

Tree Vertical Milling Machine 2UVR - tools - by owner - sale

We are selling a Tree Vertical Milling machine complete with collets, vise and tooling. This mill is 220/440 Three Phase. power table is 42"x10". You can run it live in our shop in Sun City West....

phoenix.craigslist.org

Bridgeport type mill, milling machine - tools - by owner - sale

Nice ATRUMP Bridgeport type mill. From an estate used for model making. Decent condition. Only issue that I know of is the brake doesn’t work. No vise, collets, or knee crank handle. 3 axis power. I...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Acra mill - tools - by owner - sale

Acra milling machine. Works good. Nice hi/low speeds on main power knob. 2 horse 3 phase. Ways are good. Screws feel good. Clutch for power quill is good. Mititoyo scales and basic xy DRO. Large...

tucson.craigslist.org

 

[Charlieman22]

Wow you guys.
Thank you.
Having a look.

 

[Winegrower]

Don’t know about you guys, but putting a Bridgeport in my F250 FWD 3/4 ton would be out of the question. For one, how do you get it out, second it’s tall and on a pallet, a bit top heavy, and the tie-down rings on the truck don’t look like solid attach points.

I rented a drop bed trailer.

 

[Winegrower]

I found several gems thanks to Mr. Whoopie. I’ve barely thanked him. :-(

 

[Firstram]

I have been looking for a reasonably priced machine for quite a while. A friend decided to let his go for $3300. I built the stand and jacking casters.











Good deals are out there, I do wish I lived closer to Mr Whoopee!