versamill lathe converter

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anyone faimilaiar with this device?it attaches to toolpost to let lathe do milling operations..has two muiltirange pulleys like on a drill press,  etc..selling for $350..
Reply:I've never used one but I know what you're talking about. What all pieces do you have. The full setup had a lot of different pieces. Any pics?Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:theres one pic on craigslist..new york-hudsonvalley-tools for sale wed jun 01--..id post it here but no idea how..looks like the offer includes three pieces..appreciate the help, if this is a good piece of equipment to go with my old south bend i'd go get it... did a little web research i see  what you mean about how much tooling there is ...Last edited by weldbead; 06-02-2011 at 08:44 AM.
Reply:I'm not sure if I found the one you're looking at but one came up on the Pittburgh craigslist along with a Bridgeport head, saw sharpener, and gear puller.   If that's the one then it's just the head itself. Still probably worth the $350. However if you've just got a small Southbend lathe then I don't think you could really use it. It's pretty large and really needs a pretty good sized lathe to mount it.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:not the same, the one im seeing is reasonable scale to ride my little ten inch sb..
Reply:Ok. I'd still question whether the carriage on a 10" would be heavy enough for much milling but I guess if you took small cuts it would be ok.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:On modern cnc machines they call this live tooling For the money it might be a handy device. Won't realistically replace a good mill. Could be handy for machining the ends of shafts, especially with the indexer included. I could think of a few times something like this would be handy.Versamil is still around so you could likely talk to them http://www.versamil.com/Irish... here's the photo and description:model c master lathe converter this goes on tool post to make lathe capable of milling machine work good shape ...includes high speed head and headstock divider/indexer. Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireOn modern cnc machines they call this live tooling For the money it might be a handy device. Won't realistically replace a good mill. Could be handy for machining the ends of shafts, especially with the indexer included. I could think of a few times something like this would be handy.Versamil is still around so you could likely talk to them http://www.versamil.com/Irish... here's the photo and description:model c master lathe converter this goes on tool post to make lathe capable of milling machine work good shape ...includes high speed head and headstock divider/indexer.
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireOn modern cnc machines they call this live tooling For the money it might be a handy device. Won't realistically replace a good mill. Could be handy for machining the ends of shafts, especially with the indexer included. I could think of a few times something like this would be handy.Versamil is still around so you could likely talk to them http://www.versamil.com/Irish... here's the photo and description:model c master lathe converter this goes on tool post to make lathe capable of milling machine work good shape ...includes high speed head and headstock divider/indexer.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadthanks, how do you do that with the picture?
Reply:$350 is dirt cheap if it's all there. I've used them for portable machining, keyseats, way milling & lots of boring.Matt
Reply:Ok that picture shows a lot more to it. Yes that setup is worth the money. If I was closer and had the money I'd grab it.   I have used a indexer from one of those sets and it was handy sometimes.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:If you want to know more about the unit, there is a guy, Brian who either owns or manages Versamill. He is on the Practicalmachinist.com website. His username may be brian@versamillGranthttp://jackalopefab.com/MM210Synchrowave 200DXMiller XMT350 w/60series feederMiller Bobcat 250 with SGA 100 and spoolgunHTP PlasmaFull Machine shop with everything
Reply:Originally Posted by Matt_Maguire$350 is dirt cheap if it's all there. I've used them for portable machining, keyseats, way milling & lots of boring.Matt
Reply:based on yours and forhire's comments this aint what im lookin for..many thanks
Reply:I didn't think it was what you thought it was. I do wish it was closer but oh well I don't need to be spending any money anyway.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:A Versamill is a milling, drilling, grinding and slotting attachment.  I had one in my machine shop kit back in 1974 in the Army.  I used it on a 11" Rockwell lathe and it worked great.  Not a heavy duty piece of equipment but versatile.  Used for OD and ID grinding, indexing, milling flats, tapers, key ways and drilling holes while the part is still in the lathe.Russell