Merry Christmas to me!

[Bailey Knives]

I came across a great deal on a mill. I picked up this clausing mill for $500. It came with the industrial vise, and was owned by a machine shop. The friend I bought it from is the machine maintenance guy there, and he rebuilds mills all the time. Even though this mill is old (even older than me), it is in very good shape. Everything is tight and smooth. He takes meticulous care of the machines there. I can't wait to mill something. I am waiting on a shipment of #2mt collets.

Here it is.

 

[SBuzek]

Santa was good to you:thumbup:

Stan

 

[Bailey Knives]

Thanks. Fortunately, I have already bought christmas presents for my wife and kids before buying the mill.

 

[Dan Pierson]

Sweet! Is that one of the little ones that runs on 110? I've long thought they might be the
ultimate mill for those of us with small shops.

 

[S.Grosvenor]

you'll have a lot of fun with that! Merry Christmas.

 

[i4Marc]

Merry Christmas indeed!

 

[12345678910]

Sweet! Is that one of the little ones that runs on 110? I've long thought they might be the
ultimate mill for those of us with small shops.

I'm guessing it's a

Clausing 8520

The folks that have them really love them, lots of info on them




Grizzly and the others are still copying it, except that the Clausing has adjustable ram in and out

like this

http://www.grizzly.com/products/8-x-30-Variable-Speed-Vertical-Mill/G0678

 

[Fred.Rowe]

Thats sweet Matt. We all need at least one mill in the shop.

I was going to wish you a happy holiday, but I see it already is, Fred

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Nice score, Matt!

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

Congrats Matt!! Really nice score!!

 

[Bailey Knives]

Thanks guys and yes, it is 110. When I turn it on it is about silent. It just runs so smooth. 8520 it is.

 

[75GasGas]

That is an an awesome Christmas present!! I just so happen to have one of those myself. I picked mine up from a guy in Orchard Park however, the price was not even close to $500!! You made an awesome score! I am just getting started with knife making and am located in Lockport, NY. Is there a western NY knife makers forum or local gatherings? I also teach students in middle school, except I am in the art room. Awesome website by the way.

Merry Christmas,
Brad

 

[Bailey Knives]

Thanks Brad. I am not sure about the WNY forum, but I am just about an hour or an hour and a half away. You could stop by over one of the breaks, and we can put a knife together.

 

[vhram]

Good for you ! I want one too!

 

[75GasGas]

Matt, That would be awesome!! I would love to discuss further, is your email on your website the best way to reach you? I will email you after in a few days after the madness of Christmas ends. Thanks in advance for the help!!

Brad

 

[Bailey Knives]

Yep, my website email is the way to go.