Anyone want a Milling Machine?

[catso]

Due to a bit of a clearout at workshop I have an old, but fully functional, vertical milling machine which I want rid of.

Ideal for that engineering 'project'

Free to anyone who can collect (it's fg heavy!), based in East Mids.

[TheExcession]

wedg1e

[Frik]

I might be interested - what flavour?

[FourWheelDrift]

Frik said:

I might be interested - what flavour?

It's a milling machine, not a large pie.

There might even be a section in the classifieds for this, try the Miscellaneous section, someone browsing might spot it in there too.

[catso]

Frik said:

I might be interested - what flavour?

"Archdale" not sure how old, no digital readout but it is a big heavy duty machine, have got some tooling etc.

Has served me well but we have just acquired a newer one and we need the space.

[chim_knee]

My dad may well be interested too should it not suit Frik. Are you going to put sommat on the classifieds?

Cheers,
Phil.

[catso]

chim_knee said:

My dad may well be interested too should it not suit Frik. Are you going to put sommat on the classifieds? Cheers, Phil.

I might get it in there if needed, however I just want it out the way and thought that someone might just take it and save me the bother.

[TeamD]

I have a mate who might well be interested, who strangely enough is in the East Midlands, how big is this thing?

[catso]

TeamD said:

I have a mate who might well be interested, who strangely enough is in the East Midlands, how big is this thing?

Stands about 6ft tall, 4ft deep, 4ft wide - bed is about 3 1/2 ft long and it probably weighs about 1 ton

[wedg1e]

Normally I would jump at the chance, but I acquired a smaller vertical earlier this year, so what with that, a Bridgeport horizontal, two lathes, a shotblast cabinet, tank compressor, two MIG sets and a TVR, my garage/ workshop is getting a little cosy.
To say nothing of the fact that another ton of cast iron would probably see the garage sliding down the hill.
And I put a new ceiling in, so a tall mill won't fit. I was offered a Bridgeport but the head would have to go between the rafters and wouldn't tilt...

:dribble:... machine tools... :slobber:

[TeamD]

Hmm....might be a bit big but I'll have a chat with him see what he says.

[Frik]

catso said:

Stands about 6ft tall, 4ft deep, 4ft wide - bed is about 3 1/2 ft long and it probably weighs about 1 ton

Aah, a proper one then! It's all whether we can find a home for it here really. YWHM asap.

[ApexClipper]

When I read the title of this thread, I thought it said "Anyone want a Killing Machine?"

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Not 3 phase I take it?

[falcemob]

Is it single or three phase?

[Fatboy]

wedg1e said:

Normally I would jump at the chance, but I acquired a smaller vertical earlier this year, so what with that, a Bridgeport horizontal, two lathes, a shotblast cabinet, tank compressor, two MIG sets and a TVR, my garage/ workshop is getting a little cosy. To say nothing of the fact that another ton of cast iron would probably see the garage sliding down the hill. And I put a new ceiling in, so a tall mill won't fit. I was offered a Bridgeport but the head would have to go between the rafters and wouldn't tilt... :dribble:... machine tools... :slobber:

Easy mate - just jack the roof of your garage up until it's tall enough

Disclaimer - This may be a bit harder to do if the garage is part of your house

[catso]

It is 3 phase - so that probably rules out most home users. If no one wants it, the local scrapman will take it but it seems a shame to scrap it if anyone has a use.

There is also some tooling with it if I can find it!. It is not particularly modern, (no digital readout), but has it has L-R autofeed, coolant pump and is very sturdily built (they don't make'em like they used to!).

Free to a good home, can't say fairer than that.

[Pigeon]

catso said:

Stands about 6ft tall, 4ft deep, 4ft wide - bed is about 3 1/2 ft long and it probably weighs about 1 ton

Sounds like it weighs rather more than a ton... I'd love it, but it'd go into the cellar, because I live in a top floor flat. I don't think the inhabitants of the flats between mine and the cellar would be very pleased.

[love machine]

Yep, I want a milling machine, don't throw it away for christsake. How many HP is the motor? Might be able to whack a 3hp on it ????? Might get it in the van.

[catso]

love machine said:

Yep, I want a milling machine, don't throw it away for christsake. How many HP is the motor? Might be able to whack a 3hp on it ????? Might get it in the van.

Haven't got a clue how many HP it is, can have a look on monday, why does it need a bigger motor? if you're interested let me know (email thru profile if you want).

As i said just want it out the way.