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Davis In SC
05-26-2005 19:16:06
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Re: Harbor Freight Rotary Table in reply to dr.sportster, 05-26-2005 18:41:26
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Dr.S. I bought a Chinese Rotary table several years ago, a 6 inch one. I had to index a part in the oil on the EDM machine, & I did not want the oil with particles to ruin my good Bridgepert Rotab. Actually, that little table was of fairly good quality, I have used it for several other jobs, & it works well. I have not seen that particular table, but I recommend a few checks before you buy..... Crank it through several full turns of the table, feeling for tight spots when cranking. See if you can adjust worm to get minimal backlash, & make sure the locking levers work well. I am not sure what size work you are planning, but an 8 Inch Rotab, does not allow much room to clamp a part. Unless you build special fixtures, you are going to be limited to a 2 or 3 inch diameter workpiece when you factor in the length of the clamps. All in all, I think you would be better to look for a used Rotab. Since the advent of CNC machines, there are plenty on the market at cheap prices.....They are almost obsolete in big shops now. As far as used ones go.... Bridgeport ones are nice, Troyke is taller & heavier, but I really like them. King of all Rotabs is a Moore, if you find one of them, send it to me :^)
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