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From the Sieg X-2 to the Bridgeport on up an R-8 taper is the most widely used. That means this tooling is widespread and easiest to find. Especially used.
From the Sieg X-2 to the Bridgeport on up an R-8 taper is the most widely used. That means this tooling is widespread and easiest to find. Especially used.
Sorry if my post offended you.
The original post was Which mini mill should I get? not what is the least expensive machine available.
A Haas TM1 would be perfect for small parts and one off part work, 40 taper spindle, 4000 RPM's, single phase, conversational control, small 30" X 12" X 15" movements, full enclosure, coolant. A 10,000 rpm spindle would be much better but you are unlikely to get that for less then $20.000
https://www.haascnc.com/machines/vertical-mills/toolroom-mills/models/tm-1.html
Looks like a pretty nice machine with a very large work envelope compared with your mini lathe.
In the interests of being able to interchange tooling such as collets etc. Do any mini mills come with MT3 spindle tapers rather than R8?
David