Looking to take the next step from a mill-drill or step pulley mill? Take a look at the Baileigh Industrial VM-949E-VS. This 9×49 workhorse is outfitted with a 3HP continuous duty motor requiring only 220V single phase power, making it perfect for hobbyists, small shops, and professionals alike. This knee mill has a familiar old-school feel, while having many creature comforts not typically found in this market range.
These features and standard accessories include:
- *Variable spindle speed by adjustable sheaves/pulleys – Control spindle RPM with the turn of a handle
- *Infinitely adjustable variable speed from 60 to 4,200rpm – Allows tooling to run at its intended speed, resulted in longer tool life and better finishes
- *R8 spindle and drawbar – Accepts the most common tooling
- *Meehanite® Casting – Rigid and dependable for decades of use
- *Spindle brake – Easier tool changes and quick spindle stops
- *3 speed power quill feed w/ manual wheel – Perfect for boring and accurate, consistent work
- *DRO for X and Y axes
- *Power feed X axis w/ rapid – Consistent travel speed without tiresome cranking
- *Dovetail ways w/ adjustable gibs – Keep tolerances tight year after year
- *Taiwan lead screws w/ backlash adjustable nuts – Remove backlash instead of compensating for it
- *Way covers and wipers – Keep chips off ways and bed
- *Integrated coolant system w/ splash guard – Large 6-gallon reservoir in the base houses the pump. Plumbed return line from the table eliminates overflow and messes
- *LED work light
- *One-shot lubricator – Keep up on lubrication maintenance by simply pulling a lever