Myford mill

[fizzy]

I’ve seen them on lathes.co.uk. They look like nice little machines.

No, but I’ve bought all my machines like that, and the seller was always happy to strap and wrap to a pallet. Not sure what this chap’s problem was. Sold now, anyway.

Having said that, I have had a couple of mishaps:
- 300kg, topheavy Wadkin BRA radial arm saw, simply put on the pallet and wrapped in cling film. Fell off pallet somwhere between Peterborough and Inverness. There are holes in the legs where it could have been bolted to the pallet. Seller was, ironically, a professional joiner, who didn’t think to ‘join’ it to the pallet.

- 600kg Cooksley spindle moulder, which was strapped nicely but somehow got a beating on the way up, cracking part of the cast iron fence. Claimed from Palletways, and they paid up. I even charged them £50 an hour for welding it myself

Contrast that with the chap who sold me the AUD, who must have spent hours bolting, strapping, and removing every last sticky-outy and rattly piece, and carefully parcelling them up in newspaper and boxes inside the cabinets. Proper gent.

I always demand photos of how it is palletised. Greasing the palm of the seller with silver helps if they are reluctant

 

[Guineafowl]

I always demand photos of how it is palletised. Greasing the palm of the seller with silver helps if they are reluctant

When I complained of damage, the ‘joiner’ did send a pic!

‘Rock solid when it left here, mate!’ A good two wraps of cling film holding it to the pallet.

 

[fizzy]

When I complained of damage, the ‘joiner’ did send a pic!

‘Rock solid when it left here, mate!’ A good two wraps of cling film holding it to the pallet.
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We used to see this kind of thing all the time.
That is why we always ring and check before collecting pallets.
I prefer to leave machines naked with no shrink wrap - easier for the driver to see where to put his straps on the lorry.
We have had the same with proper engineers who should now better. Qualifications and experience sadly still don't guarantee common sense!

 

[Guineafowl]

We used to see this kind of thing all the time.
That is why we always ring and check before collecting pallets.
I prefer to leave machines naked with no shrink wrap - easier for the driver to see where to put his straps on the lorry.
We have had the same with proper engineers who should now better. Qualifications and experience sadly still don't guarantee common sense!

To make such a poor effort, then take a pic of what a crap job you’ve done, then send said pic as proof, is what I can’t understand.
Are you a pallet man then? Might use you next time, if so. I’m not so keen on Palletways as I was.

 

[fizzy]

To make such a poor effort, then take a pic of what a crap job you’ve done, then send said pic as proof, is what I can’t understand.
Are you a pallet man then? Might use you next time, if so. I’m not so keen on Palletways as I was.

Yes we ship pallets everywhere. Just hit our 300,000th consignment so we have shipped probably around 500,000 pallets since we started
We are quite unique in we belong to all 6 networks. They are all the same. Caledonian are a usually good outfit. You get good and bad depots and good and bad drivers. 99% of problems are down to the way things are palletised.
Palletways are the biggest network. When busy they handle 26,000 pallets a night!

 

[Guineafowl]

Yes we ship pallets everywhere. Just hit our 300,000th consignment so we have shipped probably around 500,000 pallets since we started
We are quite unique in we belong to all 6 networks. They are all the same. Caledonian are a usually good outfit. You get good and bad depots and good and bad drivers. 99% of problems are down to the way things are palletised.
Palletways are the biggest network. When busy they handle 26,000 pallets a night!

What are you called?

 

[slim_boy_fat]

What are you called?

He has been called many, many things. (Sorry @fizzy )

 

[MattF]

He has been called many, many things. (Sorry @fizzy )

There was me, being a good lad & resisting a comment like that.

 

[fizzy]

What are you called?

PM sent

 

[Wedg1e]

My Bridgeport 1ES was palleted from somewhere in't Yorkshire in about 2005, delivered to work where I stripped it down and brought it home piece at a time to rebuild (it weighs 850Kg). A day or so after it arrived it dawned on me that two of the handles were damaged.
I was about to rant at the seller when I looked again at the Ebay photos and the bloody handles were broken in the pics - hadn't noticed

 

[Guineafowl]

Most of these mills are very far away from me. Is there anyone who does a machinery collection service? Even just preparing on a pallet for collection by courier would be handy. A lot of ebay types won’t do that, and also insist on cash on collection, which would mean transferring money to the collector, who could then hand cash over.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

@fizzy might be the man to advise/help.

 

[fizzy]

Most of these mills are very far away from me. Is there anyone who does a machinery collection service? Even just preparing on a pallet for collection by courier would be handy. A lot of ebay types won’t do that, and also insist on cash on collection, which would mean transferring money to the collector, who could then hand cash over.

Some pallet networks offer a palletising service - only because they have no idea what is involved!

Here is the advice I always give to people

"I would never trust any pallet depot to palletise something themselves!
Often offering someone an extra £20 or so will persuade them.
We can get a depot to drop off a pallet - then collect a few days later.
In a situation like that I order some cheap ratchet straps online and get them delivered direct.
I have even found a white van man courier in an area and given him £50 to palletise. Often on the forum you will find someone who lives nearby and can help out. Then we can collect with a tail lift."

You would be amazed how many things I have managed to get collected that says "Buyer to collect"

 

[Dell]

Don’t know what you intend to make with your mill but I have the smallest Warco mill WM12 and apart from when I first purchased it the digital readout didn’t work ( they sorted it ) I find it very good for small jobs.
Dell

 

[Guineafowl]

Don’t know what you intend to make with your mill but I have the smallest Warco mill WM12 and apart from when I first purchased it the digital readout didn’t work ( they sorted it ) I find it very good for small jobs.
Dell

Yes, I think a small mill would do me.

This Warco Minor is in Macclesfield:

Milling Machine made by Warco | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Milling Machine made by Warco at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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This one in Kirton in Lindsey, near Scunthorpe:

Warco Minor mill-drill machine . 240 Volts | eBay

<p>Warco Minor mill-drill machine. </p><p>240 volts .</p><p>Table size 510mm x 190 mm.</p><p>Speed range 110-3050 rpm</p><p>Table movements all nice and smooth.</p><br /><br /><br />

www.ebay.co.uk

Or a couple of Tom seniors near Huddersfield:

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If anyone is near these and willing to have a look, please let me know. Ta.

 

[dave h 2]

The problem with Ebay is the seller needs cash on collection. If he takes a paypal payment from a buyer who has arranged the pickup, there's nothing to prevent the buyer claiming non-delivery and Ebay recovering the cash from the sellers account.

BTW the Minor Mills are overpriced and not very good.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I’ve seen them on lathes.co.uk. They look like nice little machines.

No, but I’ve bought all my machines like that, and the seller was always happy to strap and wrap to a pallet. Not sure what this chap’s problem was. Sold now, anyway.

Having said that, I have had a couple of mishaps:
- 300kg, topheavy Wadkin BRA radial arm saw, simply put on the pallet and wrapped in cling film. Fell off pallet somwhere between Peterborough and Inverness. There are holes in the legs where it could have been bolted to the pallet. Seller was, ironically, a professional joiner, who didn’t think to ‘join’ it to the pallet.

- 600kg Cooksley spindle moulder, which was strapped nicely but somehow got a beating on the way up, cracking part of the cast iron fence. Claimed from Palletways, and they paid up. I even charged them £50 an hour for welding it myself

Contrast that with the chap who sold me the AUD, who must have spent hours bolting, strapping, and removing every last sticky-outy and rattly piece, and carefully parcelling them up in newspaper and boxes inside the cabinets. Proper gent.

I'm a chippie.
Made a boat ride unscathed

 

[Guineafowl]

The problem with Ebay is the seller needs cash on collection. If he takes a paypal payment from a buyer who has arranged the pickup, there's nothing to prevent the buyer claiming non-delivery and Ebay recovering the cash from the sellers account.

BTW the Minor Mills are overpriced and not very good.

I usually offer bank transfer payment, if they seem trustworthy. If I do find someone on here, I’m hoping they’d agree to receiving same into their account, then taking cash to the seller.

Re: Minor mills - really? They have a good write-up on lathes.co.uk. They do seem a bit pricey for what they are, compared to the TS ones.

 

[dave h 2]

Head registration, if you need to move the head the round column lets the head swing as well.