Seeking advise

[Woodward]

Thank you for the response.

Can you or anyone advise me on a Mill?

One i have found has a 2/3 HP motor and is set up for R8 tooling. (Most I have seen are 2-3 HP)
Its a good size unit, (2200 lbs) but i am wondering if the smaller motor will be problem and or would the head itself be lighter duty?
The most difficult work i will probably put it through would be drilling say 3/4" plate with a 3/4" drill bit.

Opinions please.

[aametalmaster]

The 2/3 hp sounds kinda small for the size machine (weight wise) Even if you got it how many 3/4" holes are you going to be drilling? I dill lots of the with hole saws because i can't chuck a bit over 5/8" my machine runs too fast. So if you can get a deal on it go for it. Good used mills are pricey and hard to find in some parts of the country...Bob

[Woodward]

Thanks for the response,
I thought maybe it was a typo but the rating on the table is on the low side too. (compared to many BP's I've seen advertised)
In reality, I will probably never work the thing like it was intended, so i guess if its nice, maybe i should get it.
If I dont push it hard or run it non stop like a production line it should be ok. Yes ?

[aametalmaster]

YES. I would buy it if it was reasonable and close by...Bob

[Woodward]

Thanks,

Well, for better or for worse, i am now the proud owner of a Supermax mill and a Fortune lathe.

For my next (of probably many questions) I would like opinions on a lathe chuck.
Should i get an 8 or 10" chuck?
Is the size (in inches) the max capacity or the outside dia?
Will a 10" be less likely to hold smaller parts?
The mounting is D1-6.

Brands to look for, brands to avoid?

Thanks in advance.

[aametalmaster]

You arent going to have a big choice with that mounting so i would scour ebay and try to grab one. I like Bison chucks and you can get them new. But the older Union, Cushmans, Buck are good too. I have 5 chucks for just one lathe from 4" to 8" just to do different jobs plus a collet set for the little stuff...Bob

[Woodward]

I have seen chucks listed as D1-6. Some have 6 pins, another had 3 pins. Do you know if both will fit?
The "hub" on my mounting flange has 6 holes and the center measures 4.159 at the widest point.

My question is, will a chuck with 3 pins mount on my 6 hole hub or is the 3 pin chuck i found listed incorrectly?

Thanks.