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If money were no object, I would lean toward the Cowells just from the looks of them but I have no hands on experience with one. They are rather proud of them (new at least) but it is one fine looking little machine.Bill
Honestly: I have seen the SIEG at the shows and was not impressed with the quality. Jo
Quote from: Jo on September 20, 2012, 02:21:49 PMHonestly: I have seen the SIEG at the shows and was not impressed with the quality. JoAre the Sieg mills really that bad - I'm tempted by an SX2 PLUS; http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/Milling-Machines/Model-Super-X2-Plus-MillI know as delivered they are a bit of a sow's ear - has anyone turned one into a silk purse?
Quote from: sco on October 15, 2012, 01:34:14 PMQuote from: Jo on September 20, 2012, 02:21:49 PMHonestly: I have seen the SIEG at the shows and was not impressed with the quality. JoAre the Sieg mills really that bad - I'm tempted by an SX2 PLUS; http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/Milling-Machines/Model-Super-X2-Plus-MillI know as delivered they are a bit of a sow's ear - has anyone turned one into a silk purse?go over and have a play with one at Arc's storethe Sieg stuff is not bad just a little rough round the edges ( I have a SX3 ) and it turns out very good work ( if used within it work envelop ) don't expect to hog off 6mm deep cuts in steel with a 20mm end mill, that being said I have modified the quill top drive and fitted two sealed bearing on the belt pulley the original had one one and it wobbled ( as will any single ball race they need to be in pairs to stop the wobble ) and I have replaced the main quill bearing with slightly better ones and attended to the preload ( they Sieg had fitted a thust bearing that was to small on the OD and to big on the ID ) with that done I have no quill rattle and a smooth spindle its does get a bit warm when run at top speed for two hours but thats OK with mein all for what you pay for them they are good value if you don't mind cleaning them up and making sure that the adjustments are correct then you will be fine .Stuart