Mini lathe/milling

[acrux]

Anyone can recommend me a mini lathe/milling machine specially use for clockmaking. I prefer to have one that could be intergrated. If there is a used set available I will certainly consider

[HZM]

The sherline machine is best for this kind of work

http://shop.sgtooling.com

And for the most reown tools for watch making?

http://www.dixi.ch

http://www.diximicrotechniques.com

I would not mention the brand here but we sold Sherline machine to a top world brand watch agent in Singapore for their service / repair department.

Happy searching

Mike

[acrux]

Thanks Mike, maybe you can recommend me the model. I just a hobbyist starting to have interest in repairing and collecting clocks but I want a machine that does all the works as stated earlier. I would prefer a used equipment as I'm on the beginning stage and budget constrain.Cheers

[HZM]

If budget is your key issue, you either try finding a used machine or probably consider one of the cheapest available.

In buying any machine, new / used, take into consideration the background of the manufacturer. Though this is a "miniature" system, it perform proportionally compare to those big production machine. Machine do not break down easily and usually last a lifetime. Sherline start producing their system since 1974 and I do not come across hearing ppl that they need to scrap their mill/lathe becos it is beyond repair / replacement parts.

Ok, so much so for some history.

Base on your requirement, you can look into the Unimat system. They are cheapest with lathe and mill function available. It suits clock making ppl as the travel range will cover whatever biggest watch available in market Unless u had an extraordinary one ....

The Cool Tool

The other option will be Sherline Ultimate machine

Sherline Ultimate Package

It probably off your budget but this is the system you need now and in future. I do not see the need to purchase another machine in your life time after this setup

Slight cheaper alternative is to get a Sherline Lathe and buy a vertical attachment to have mill function.

Sherline Vertical Attachment

Probably will cost you $2K++

Cheers

Mike

[acrux]

Thanks Mike, maybe if you could give me your showroom address I can drop by and have a look at your offers.Cheers

[HZM]

We are retailing the Sherline and The Cool Tool through our dealer :-

Radio Control Sport
150 South Bridge Road
Fook Hai Building
#B1-21
Singapore 058727
Tel: 65335332

They had stock for The Cool Tool but no display set.
The display set for Sherline Mill and Lathe are sold 2 weeks ago. You can pick up catalog from them though.

Otherwise give me you address and I can arrange to mail you a copy.

We displayed The Cool Tool for 2 Saturday at Radio Control Sport and may have another one this Sat. Give me a ring to confirm and I can share with you the option available.

Mike