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I was able to acquire LMS Mini-lathe 4200 7x12 and 3960 Mini-Mill machines a decade ago, before I took a job that kept me on the road too much to do much at all with them. Now, I’m retired and getting back to it. I’m the Ham Radio manager at a local Makerspace and just learning to use a 1940s South Bend lathe and equally old Bridgeport mill with manual indicating.
I’m thinking to upgrade both of my units:
4200:
1. Extended 7x16” bed extension kit
2. Quick Change Tool Post & accessories
3. 2-axis Bluetooth DRO & Tailstock DRO; tachometer
3960:
1. I’ve already installed the motorized bed drive & air spring
2. 3-axis Bluetooth DRO
Any other upgrade suggestions? At some point, it’s not cost effective…but it’s a hobby, so that’s a relative concern!
BRET
I’m thinking to upgrade both of my units:
4200:
1. Extended 7x16” bed extension kit
2. Quick Change Tool Post & accessories
3. 2-axis Bluetooth DRO & Tailstock DRO; tachometer
3960:
1. I’ve already installed the motorized bed drive & air spring
2. 3-axis Bluetooth DRO
Any other upgrade suggestions? At some point, it’s not cost effective…but it’s a hobby, so that’s a relative concern!
BRET