ENCO Milling Machine

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Anyone use an ENCO milling machine? I just picked up a GL-30B model with a load of cutters and collets. This model sits on a work bench or make a stand for it, not a floor model. It has been used mainly for wood and thin brass so still feels very snug. I helped clean out a small shop after the owner had died. Now I find I do not have room in my shop for it at this time but it is inside, just not able to walk around it much. (30'x40' and full of projects) I would like to get some drier ground so I can move things around to better arrange floor space but it is raining again. Expecting 5" over the next 2-3 days.
 

I haven't used a bench model before, but I have used a Bridgeport clone made for enco. I thought it was ok, but had the sense that you could wear it out pretty easy.
 
I don't know about the Enco, but many of benchtop models mills sold by different companies are basically all the same units repainted, rebadged, and with some minor tweaks. If so, I have the HF benchtop model, and it's been a great little shop addition in the 10+ years I've owned it. The link below gives lots of info, and even if it's not the same there's plenty of other stuff on accessories and such that may make it worthwhile reading. It's part of a larger page that deals with the mini-lathes that are very similar, and covers other related tools as well. One note of caution--be a bit careful about doing a lot of wood on it, or at least be SURE to get the sawdust cleaned out--it can mix with grease and oil, clog into the workings and be very abrasive, quickly wearing out bearings, screws, gears, gibs and ways, etc.
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Hi most of enco's products were made in china/Taiwan but had some degree of quality. Same for a bunch of wood working tools like jet and grizzly. Used to deal with enco but haven't for a while.
 

I would find away to walk around it if its along the of this one...

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This looks like the one I got. If I move my 4 wheeler out of the way I can run the milling machine. Mine is 110 volt so I can plug it in almost anywhere in the shop. So far I have not come up with a project to do with it.
 

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