Taig Micro mill or HF Mini Mill?

[Greg Garner]

I recently purchased a HF Mini Mill (haven't set it up yet) but have the opportunity to pick up a used Taig Micro (about 4 years old). Are there any particular reasons why one would be better than the other? What would be a fair price for the 4 year old Taig in good shape?

Any comparison information between these two models would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Greg

 

[jhiggins]

The Taig is a fine mill right out of the box. The Chinese import lathes and mills are considered by many to be "kits" as in they need a lot of cleaning and modifications to get them to their full potential.

Check the Taig website for pricing and use your best judgement if you go used. Good luck!

 

[Greg Garner]

Thanks for the answer. I went ahead and got the Taig via a trade for an item I wasn't using anyway. I have no machining experience at all so I have a huge learning curve in front of me. Hopefully I can keep the mistakes to a minimum.

Greg

 

[jhiggins]

Thanks for the answer. I went ahead and got the Taig via a trade for an item I wasn't using anyway. I have no machining experience at all so I have a huge learning curve in front of me. Hopefully I can keep the mistakes to a minimum.

Greg

Ask your questions here, Greg. I'll help best I can. :thumb