Yet another new member!

[Davem]

Hi All,

I'm planning a new workshop for prototypes and model making, 15sq m to take 2-3 machines. First will be a manual vertical mill. Needs about 500mm long feed and good table to spindle clearance. Main materials to be worked will be aluminium, plastic and wood - not much steel. Currently looking at Chester machines Champion 20V. (See attached pic below). Does anybody have experience of this machine or maybe suggest alternatives?

CNC portal router will eventually be the main machine. Heiz S-1000 is favourite with 4th axis rotary head. Again does anyone have experience of these machines. I currently use Work NC CAD package.

Any comments would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Davem