Hey Nick,
Tree is a good brand. To me, the 480V is a deal killer unless it can be
rewired for 240. VFDs are nice, but I have never seen one output more
voltage than was input. Doesn't mean there isn't one, just make sure
before you base a buy decision on it.
The motor may be proprietary, so swapping it may be a problem. Again,
verify it.
Patience will save you money and usually get you a better machine.
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On 12/1/2010 9:27 AM, Nick Andrews wrote:
> How about these:
>
> 1) Tree model 2UV upright metal milling machine with digital read out 480
> volts.
> 2) Tree model 2VG upright metal milling machine with digital read out 480
> volts.
>
> The guy wants $2000 each, negotiable. I am not familiar with Tree at all
> (not that I amm familiar with a BP either, really), but they have the DROs
> already, which is nice. I may try to go see them this weekend and take
> pics. I think I could either swap motors out or maybe get a VFD to output
> 480 3ph or use a VFD for 240V 3Ph then a stepup tranny maybe?
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM, Kerri Duncan
> <silverforgestudio@yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>>
>> Nick- figure the value of the weight in scrap- that is your bottom dollar
>> price- if the machine is not workable it is just that- alot of scrap...
>> -The top price is dependant on what the beds and other things look like and
>> if it runs true- nothing bent... a good estimate with a couple of old timers
>> in my area was to price out a set of tooling, bushings, bearings and add a
>> few bucks for machining the beds/ways and getting things trued up... then
>> figure out what the time is worth to you to actually FIX everything... to
>> working status, not mint. Take this cost OFF what a newer one without
>> tooling goes for (use gold machinery, e-bay, Auction-house whatever to price
>> one in appraised good condition for the value $$$) and add a fudge factor
>> and always add to the value the time spent in the actual re-build to you.
>> -Do not get emotionally tied to it- its a tool... AFTER you put your
>> blood-sweat-mashed thumbs and skinned knuckles into the&$#@# thing... THEN
>> its emotionally valuable!
>> -Your mileage may vary, batteries not included, some assembly required,
>> call your mother and all the usual comments... hope this helps
>>
>> --- On Tue, 11/30/10, Nick Andrews<nickjandrews@gmail.com<nickjandrews%40gmail.com>>
>> wrote:
>>
>> From: Nick Andrews<nickjandrews@gmail.com<nickjandrews%40gmail.com>>
>> Subject: [gingery_machines] value of a used BP mill?
>> To: gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com<gingery_machines%40yahoogroups.com>,
>> OpenLathe@yahoogroups.com<OpenLathe%40yahoogroups.com>
>> Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 11:31 AM
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Okay, I am looking for a price range on a used Bridgeport mill a guy has
>> locally on CL. He wants 2500 but says it is negotiable. I have not seen
>> it, but it comes with no tooling but has the 48 bed on it. Don't know about
>> power feed kits, etc. Any idea on a range from poor to like new condition?
>> Yeah, I know it's a tough question without seeing it!
>>
>> --
>> Nick A
>>
>> "You know what I wish? I wish that all the scum of the world had but a
>> single throat, and I had my hands about it..." Rorschach, 1975
>>
>> "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
>> safety
>> deserve neither liberty nor safety."- Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review
>> of Pennsylvania, 1759
>>
>> "Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the
>> streets after them." Bill Vaughan
>>
>> "The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."
>> Plato
>>
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>
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Ron Thompson
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Sometimes you just gotta do what makes you smile.<GRIN>
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