Grizzly mini mill

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Gossman Knives

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Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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I know there has been alot of discussion lately about what is the best mill to get. Some say the minis are not a good idea but I have to say that this one is pretty good. I went over to my friends shop for a lesson on using a milling machine. He is a master machinest/toolmaker for Lockheed Martin Marietta. He has a $15,000.00 machine in his shop. Quite a piece of equipment. We slotted a guard on it and he showed me the basics on operation. I did one on the Grizzly and it came out just as nice. Of course you're limited because of the size but for what I'm using it for I like it just fine.:D
Scott
 
i guess its just a matter of knowing what you're doing.
and having a little patience
man i need to take some machine shop classes
 
Michael, when I first got it and set it up on my bench, I looked at it and wondered, how the hell does this thing work. I stood there reading the useless instructions that came with it. All they were good for was :jerkit: but after watching my buddy run his, there's nothing to it. Now I'm sure there are more involved projects that can be done with it but I'll learn as I go just like everything else with making knives.
Scott
 
Got the same machine. sure beats drilling 7-8 holes in a row.
Get a couple spare main gears from Lttle Machine Shop for spares just in case.
Take Care
TJ
 
You guys ever look at the X3. Grizzly is carrying it now also (I can't remember their model number right off the top of my head), but it has a lot more capacity, and is still under $1000.00.
 
I've got a "unimat-sl". Does anyone know where to get cutting bits and parts for it at a decent price?
 
Michael J. Spangler said:
i guess its just a matter of knowing what you're doing.
and having a little patience
man i need to take some machine shop classes
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When the weather is better, come spend a Saturday with me, Mike. Beers, BBQ, and slotted guards. :thumbup:
 
yeah scott i see what you're saying. thos einstructions arent worth anything but whiping your ....... nose:D
spring adult ed classes start at the vocation shcool soon i'm going to go there and learn some lathe and mill work.

hey Higgy i'm going to take you up on that:thumbup:
we'll kick back and eat some good food while discussing the finer points of guard slotting. and may be you can show me a thing or two about some sheath making. you seem to know what you're doing:)
 
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