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From: "Russell Duffy" <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
To: "'Rotary motors in aircraft'" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: Mill Drill and Lathe
Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 23:48:49 -0500
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I really appreciate all the time that everyone has put into making
suggestions about machine tools.  At the moment, I'm just overwhelmed, =
and
have lots of research, and thinking to do. =20

I can certainly appreciate the desire to have larger, dedicated =
machines,
and ideally, that would be the way to go.  Unfortunately, that takes up =
more
space, and costs more money.  If I were going into production with some =
sort
of business, this would be a no-brainer, but I have to rationalize a
purchase based on the need to do a handful of small items.  Ed mentioned
that his new machine would be a huge step up from his small machine.
Considering that I've never had anything more than a dremel tool, a =
decent 3
in 1 would be more than I can imagine. =20

On the other hand, it would be very frustrating to need to do something
specific, and find out that the machine you own won't do it.  I do like =
the
idea of starting with a larger 12x36 lathe, that has the option of a =
milling
attachment.  That might very well the only machine I would ever need. =20

Finally, I tend to buy new, rather than used equipment, so I'd probably =
be
more interested in something new.  If anyone can point me to a =
particular
item that seems suitable, I'll certainly be happy for the help. =20

Thanks,
Rusty=20

PS- feel free to send email off-list if you think it won't be on =
interest to
the group.=20