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Re: Vertical Mill for FRC
Another vote for finding a Bridgeport, and if you do you'll become spoiled!
A Bridgeport was a staple of machine shops years ago, and still are in some cases for one off jobs, but with most stuff going CNC they are becoming easily available as shops upgrade if you look hard enough. I just got one donated (tax exempt 501c3) that was well taken care of and gone over once a year. It was no longer needed and the company was willing to take the tax write off, pic of it below after I unloaded it in it's new home. Look hard enough and get out the word you're looking for one and chances are you'll find one. Being maintained this particular one had little backlash and good ways. Takes a standard R8 collet, a complete set of collets was included too, in addition to being equipped with a DRO.
Depending on how you set up the motor this one is good from 208v 3ph to 480v 3ph.
The only cost I had was $210 for a roll back. The pallet and banding was free from work.
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