Hi from Pennsylvania!
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First of all read my getting started in model engineering thread. and selecting a first engine to build thread in the About HMEM sub fora.
I think these two threads will answer many questions.
Combination machines while they have there appeal and are a good choice for some are somewhat limited, the capabilities are less than a comparable set of machines and time is needed to change for lathe to mill mode and back.
I will say that my feeling is the most popular choice for starting out would be something along the lines of a g8688 7 x 12 lathe
And a seig x-2 mini mill. G8689
You will also need to spend several hundred on tooling to get you going.
Micromark has similar machines that have some nice upgrades but IIRC will cost a couple hundred a machine more. MM is in North Jersey IIRC about 45 minutes from the Thomas Edison National Historic site.
And I think most buy bigger machines down the road.
You may also want to read my thread on selecting a lathe in the tool sub fora.
Tin
Well, I went out to Grizzly to see the tools in person and put my hands on them. I went there with the intention of browsing and getting a rough idea of what I wanted, instead I ended up getting the G8689 mill
. So, I guess it's an early Christmas present to myself lol. I've been super busy with work lately so I may not get a chance to set it up for a week or 2. I'm thinking I may need to wait a couple months to pick up the lathe, but I can spend this time familiarizing myself with the mill, maybe do a couple of small projects I've thought about in the past (like needing custom radiator fan brackets on the cobra. The heavy duty zip ties aren't cutting it lol).Only other items I picked up so far is a nice precision vise and a 10 piece 2 flute endmill set. Once I'm setup I'll need to do some more shopping, but I figure the small stuff can be picked up more locally or at least the shipping won't kill me as much.
Niceonetidy
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Hi Daryl,
I'm from Herefordshire in south west England. I know Clarks summit very well. I worked at olyphant for Warner advanced media on and off for many years, great area, steam town is a wonderful place.
Cheers
Colin
www.bailey-steam.com
QUOTE=datosi81;200490]Thanks guys! I'm from Clarks Summit, right outside
of good old Scranton.[/QUOTE]
I'm from Herefordshire in south west England. I know Clarks summit very well. I worked at olyphant for Warner advanced media on and off for many years, great area, steam town is a wonderful place.
Cheers
Colin
www.bailey-steam.com
QUOTE=datosi81;200490]Thanks guys! I'm from Clarks Summit, right outside
of good old Scranton.[/QUOTE]
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Wow what are the chances of that? It really is a small world isn't it? While I've never been to England, it's on my bucket list along with about a half dozen other European countries. Someday I suppose, when I win the lottery.
