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So yes, I know some people will cringe. But I went ahead and got the Powerfist Mini-Mill anyhow from Princess Auto (it was on sale).
That said, now I'll have to find some fun to fix everything the slave-workers in china bungled up.
First thing I've noticed out of the box, is the cover for the balance mechanism is split in half. Torn in half actually....
Geee, can't wait to see what else may be damaged before I can even turn this thing on.
But wait! There is... (I think).
For the life of me, I have not been able to figure out how to raise or lower the headstock on this thing, LOL.
I read through the manual and looked elsewhere, there are locking mechanisms, but working them just refuses to do anything. The head-stock is locked in place, and I can not do anything with the 3-handle leavers on the side (they are perma-locked?)... can't even use this as a drill press. The fine feed works for a fraction, then stops.
Not sure how to tackle that one yet... just checking in here to see if I missed the obvious before I start finding ways to pull this thing apart and dismantle it.
That said, now I'll have to find some fun to fix everything the slave-workers in china bungled up.
First thing I've noticed out of the box, is the cover for the balance mechanism is split in half. Torn in half actually....
Geee, can't wait to see what else may be damaged before I can even turn this thing on.
But wait! There is... (I think).
For the life of me, I have not been able to figure out how to raise or lower the headstock on this thing, LOL.
I read through the manual and looked elsewhere, there are locking mechanisms, but working them just refuses to do anything. The head-stock is locked in place, and I can not do anything with the 3-handle leavers on the side (they are perma-locked?)... can't even use this as a drill press. The fine feed works for a fraction, then stops.
Not sure how to tackle that one yet... just checking in here to see if I missed the obvious before I start finding ways to pull this thing apart and dismantle it.