On my way back from vacation, I stopped at the Grizzly showroom in Springfield, MO this past Saturday. I was looking at the G0484 vertical mill (dovetail column). It looks like a very nice machine for the money. Almost exactly what I need. The introductory price is still in effect - I was worried with the rumors of shipping rate increases. The salesman on the floor said that price should be good till the end of the year. But delivery is a problem. They are out of stock and the next shippment, due next month, is sold out. Looks like November for delivery. Oh well, I may not have the cash till then anyway.
I was particularly interested in the measurements. My shop has a low ceiling and the catalog does not give a good set of measurements. I cranked the head all the way up and found that it was well over my 6' 4" ceiling. I guess I will have to make a shorter base. The original base that is included with the machine is one solid peice of CI with several sheet metal cover panels. No real chance to shorten it. If I make a 18" tall base it should work. I'll need a short stool to work with it.
I picked up a $20 bench grinder from a stack by the door on the way out. At that price, I just couldn't resist. Hard to get the wheels for that price.
All the usual disclaimers.
I was particularly interested in the measurements. My shop has a low ceiling and the catalog does not give a good set of measurements. I cranked the head all the way up and found that it was well over my 6' 4" ceiling. I guess I will have to make a shorter base. The original base that is included with the machine is one solid peice of CI with several sheet metal cover panels. No real chance to shorten it. If I make a 18" tall base it should work. I'll need a short stool to work with it.
I picked up a $20 bench grinder from a stack by the door on the way out. At that price, I just couldn't resist. Hard to get the wheels for that price.
All the usual disclaimers.
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