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I have a vertical hamilton high speed precision mill and wonder if it is worth it to use as is: (convert from nc to manual) or to convert it to CNC. I am not much into building hobby machines so considering selling it. I kinda thought it was worth a hundred or so. Do you have an opinion?

I usually take 81 to 77 into Charlotte (visit with my daughter) then head down 77 to 26 then 95. I can take 85 out of Charlotte through Atlanta but it adds about 100 miles to the trip. If you mention 65, you are liable to be out towards Athens, which is quite far.

I am thinking that removal of the motor alone would get it under the UPS/FedEx 150 lb limit, so two pieces. One for the motor is simple. For the main unit, I would want to build it with 2x3's and OSB, so with material about $60. I can't estimate the UPS charges without a destination, so you...

I am thinking it is worth a couple hundred but not a clue what the market is. Because it is so heavy, shipping might be costly. I make trips between PA and northeast CT, so I could meet someone along the way. I really wanted to convert this to CNC but it is too far down on my bucket list.

I bought this in thinking I would pursue some building after I retire but other priorities took over. I have had this for over 25 years and ran the drill (1/4" collet) for a couple of tasks but never did the nc stuff. The machine was for demonstration in a high school and had little use. Is...