What is a good online machinist's supply store, and/or one in the Dallas area?

Machine Shop
#1

I’d like a little lathe chuck, a rotary table, maybe a small lathe or mill, etc.

Bruce Mihura

#2

How small is “small”. For what size mill?

@lukeiamyourfather Luke you one time asked if Machine Shop was interested in your lathe.

#3

If you want really little:

http://ramblindan.net/

He’s in Frisco, but is online/mail order only.

#4

Any mill or lathe around 12" to 16" in the horizontal dimension(s), and not too tall in the radial or vertical dimension like 3" or so.

Bottom line, I want something that doesn’t take up too much space so I can put it in a truck and move it on rare occasion.

#5

That is very cool, Raymond; I will likely buy some of his goods.

#6

For the lathe itself checkout Taig.

http://www.taigtools.com/

I have a mill from them. They’re great value and very sturdy.

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#7

I also have a Taig lathe and love it.

Taig is like the “kit car” of lathes. You can use them as-is but many people buy them and then choose to make modifications. Nick Carter’s website is a fabulous source of information on how to make a wide variety of modifications.

Sherline chucks can be used on Taig (with a small “washer”).

Don’t overlook Craiglist - I have seen both Taig and Sherline lathes and mills on there.

Edit: Little Machine Shop is another good online source for tools and accessories related to “micro” tools.

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#8

All, your replies are perfect. These websites

http://ramblindan.net and http://www.taigtools.com

will get my business soon. :grin:

#9

Little Machine Shop is where I bought most of the accessories I needed. Their section is pretty good. A few other accessories came from Amazon.