A good value brushless R8 mill in the popular 6x20 size.
Amazon $1,599 eBay
For model makers and electronics enclosures, not for steel brackets.
- 3.5 x 8 inTable
- 187 W (0.2 hp)Motor
- 0 to 5,000 rpmSpeeds
- 44 lbWeight
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- Light enough at 44 lb to lift onto a desk
- Digital depth readout and a two year warranty
- High 5000 rpm top speed suits small cutters
- A 3-1/2 x 8 in table and 1/4 hp motor suit only tiny parts
- JT-1 spindle takes no standard collets
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | M1036 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Table | 3.5 x 8 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 5.5 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 5.5 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 187 W (0.2 hp) |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 5,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | JT1 |
| Head tilt | None |
| Features | |
| Digital readout | Yes |
| Weight | 44 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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