Grizzly G0769 Lathe Mill Combo Review and modifications Part 1

[@paul5683]

Here's a tip from an old timer. Don't leave a sharp tool in the mill collet/chuck. Same thing goes for the tailstock. Keeping a sharp tool loaded in the chuck is an accident waiting to happen. Just when you are moving your hands around doing a setup, next thing you know your hand crashes into that sharp edge or drill bit and you have a nasty injury. All that time you thought you were saving by not taking that end mill out, you can spend possibly going to an emergency room, you'll definitely be changing bandages and cussing yourself out for being stupid.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Thanks Paul that's EXCELLENT advice! I'll keep that in mind for the future 😁

[@melgross]

Considering all the work needed, and the large extra expense, it would have been better to have bought the lathe without the mill attachment, and then bought a separate mill of approximately the same size, which would have been a much better solution. Sure, this “works” but it’s not the best way to have gone, and likely more expensive overall.

[@joshschacht1180]

Yes Mel I agree. If you watched to the end I did say that my advice for someone who hadn't yet purchased this machine was to buy two standalone machines. In my case I had already bought it, so I was stuck making the modifications needed to increase usability. If you watch part two you'll see the finished product, which I'm very happy with!

[@arkydmax9952]

Well from what I’ve seen this cost about as much as a lathe with just a few more options and length ive seen them sell used for between $1000, to $1500 for a machine thats 1 to 2 years old. About 6 mo ago one sold on Craig-List. From a job shop that had only used it for a single contract that they had, from what was said it ran 5000 parts off, then they were trying to decide what else to do with , bit the space it took ip compared tp $$ it would make in fiture, since it was a demo from grizzly they bought at a 30% discount, but the boss decided to get a 4 Axis CNC with the profit from that job instead because it could make money all day everyday, so the combo served its purpose and got the financial bump they needed and operating capitol for the time to cover time until the cnc started supporting itself. And it gave someone elsr a chance to get a lightly used lathe / mill with some stater tools cheap! then sold the machine after the job was completed for i think it was $1100. Or $1200.

[@leocubiasmusiclifestyle7460]

Just came across this review , I really appreciate the honest feedback , this definitely gave me the insight I needed to make a more educated decision . Thanks buddy

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Awesome! You're welcome 😊 🙏 that's why I made the video 📹 😄

[@waterlinercproducts6054]

Great video; I was on the fence about buying the milling machine attached or having it separate; now I'm sure I want them to be different machines.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Heck yes! I'm so glad it helped! I said it several times in the video that if inwas going to do it over again, I'd buy separate machines. Mine works really well not 😁 thanks for your comment!

[@mikeburson6163]

Looking forward to part 2, when is it coming out? I am thinking about doing this as well, but wanted to see your results first.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Hey Mike, totally get it. Let me know what you think,, Part two is live! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqmWqYNpipdlmpI

[@naruponkanjanapas4459]

Hi, please give me some advice. I'm going to buy the new drill press but also interested in this multi lathe, is the multi lathe can replace the drill press? My general works were mostly drilling on thr wood and metal things. Thxxxxxx

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Hey there! I'd buy them separately. The biggest problem with this machine is you have to disassemble it to mount a Vice to hold anything for Mill work. Now that they're Separate, yes the mill replaces a drill press. If you aren't doing milling, I would just buy a more exercise lathe and a nice drill press. You'd be money ahead and have a much better experience.

[@chuckhuff7123]

You've convinced me, lm buying my lathe and my mill separately 😮. In theory these look cool and functional but there not. Seems the Chinese are incapable of getting these to work trouble free😮.😊.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Glad I could help!

[@joshhowe4562]

I have 2nd cross slide to switch between milling with a 6x6 fixture plate switch between lathe and mill quickly

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Great idea!

[@jimmyhuffman6802]

Is the head stock on the lathe or the mill full of plastic gears? If so what are you going to do about them.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

No they're all steel gears with a motor that drives them through a belt.

[@stevedavis9170]

Can you flip mill around 180 and put mill vise behind lathe??

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

That's a killer idea! In a different shop that would totally work but I'd have to pull it away from the wall to do that. You'd also have to remove the chip guard from the lathe. But the base of the mill is a rectangle and you could easily just flip it.

[@chrisnedbalek2866]

You answered my question: don't buy a combo. Thank you!

[@plang42]

The whole point of having the milling machine joined to the lathe. Is that you can mill flats/keyways, etc, on metal stock still in the lathe chuck. Separating completely destroys the purpose of the combo! Sell what you have and buy a larger lathe and larger mill.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

@plang42 I'm not sure mine would do that.... the milling head doesn't move...so if your work piece was in the lathe chuck it would have to be a certain length to reach, and the only option you'd have is to go straight down with the mill. So in order to use the mill you'd have to disconnect your work and remove the cross slide and mount a Vice and then mount your work to use the mill. Maybe there is something I'm missing, if so please explain.

[@jimmyhuffman6802]

How much money does that great machine cost.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Lol it was around 2500 dollars I think

[@lebe7446]

😍😍i like

[@lizzielecates4430]

Are you still planning on doing this?

[@joshschacht1180]

Yes absolutely. Just got the plate in and had some other projects take priority but I will certainly be doing this soon. Thanks for keeping me on my toes! 😁

[@lizzielecates4430]

@@joshschacht1180 good looking forward to it... I'm still on the ropes about this machine for the exact reason..

[@joshschacht1180]

Yes thats understandable. If you have not yet purchased it, I'd say you are much better off getting two individual purpose built machines. This video series is really for someone who did what I did and bought it expecting it to be more user friendly, but learned the hard way 🤣

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

PART TWO IS LIVE!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqmWqYNpipdlmpI

[@spencerbookman2523]

I think you'd be better off bolting the plate to the table. Otherwise, the plate might not remain flat after welding. I think, generally, you're going to need more structure supporting the mill...

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

You are correct, I bolted it first, then welded it and it's solid now 👌 but yes I added some more support and now I've got something great to work with. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@paul5683]

Those combination mill / turning machines look like you would bang your head into the mill head mounted over the lathe. This style doesn't look as awkward as the grizzly machines with the mill head attached to the headstock. That looks like you need to wear a hard hat to keep from hurting yourself.

[@chuckhuff7123]

Telling me to buy your mill and lathe separately 😮.

[@nathrm]

Your teeth are so bright :D

[@arkydmax9952]

Arent they really more geared towards milling keyways between centers , and to use it as a rotary mill?

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Hey ArkyDmax thanks for your comment! This specific machine has a selector switch that engages either the mill or lathe at one time so in my opinion that makes it less useful. The lathe and mill both share controls as well. I didn't realize that when I bought it, but expected to be able to use it like you're saying but was disappointed. So that's what led me to the modification 😁

[@scottrode9138]

FLAT, got it. squirrel much?

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Thanks for your comment! I appreciate the feedback!

[@chuckhuff7123]

In it's design it's flawed 😢. To small to get anything with size done. You'd be better off buying a larger unit to start with😮

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

100% you are correct on this 👏

[@bruceang82]

Seems to me you took a turd...& made 2 turds. This was such an endorsement "NOT" to buy one of these Grizzly machines. A lot of effort to fix a factory built defective machine.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

@bruceang82 I dont think that's the case. For what I do, this setup works very well. And It didn't cost that much to do and I learned a lot. I can now machine some pretty heavy stuff because of the rigidity and I save time having the milling setup ready to go at anytime 😊 I think if anything now I've got a very polished turd.... not two turds 🤣😁

[@CliffordStaley]

Saying things 3-5 times does not make them more significant. If you plan on more videos study some present techniques.

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Future videos will be better, thanks for the feedback. This is unedited video but I decided to post it anyway because I thought it would be helpful despite my long winded explanations 😂

[@russellbolton2380]

Too many “you know’s”

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

You know.... you're probably right 😁

[@chuckhuff7123]

For heavens sakes man get your termalogity correct before making a video 😂

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Hey Chuck thanks for your comment... it would be helpful if you cited what TERMINOLOGY I got wrong for the benefit of everyone 😁 let me know so that I can do it better in the future. Have a great day 👊😎

[@George-jy7op]

Like a chick, get to the point man.

[@joshschacht1180]

Just trying to be thorough so even a sailor could understand George.... hopefully you got the point 😁

[@George-jy7op]

@@joshschacht1180 Appreciate your review especially about the mill plate size and stability of the mill.

[@joshschacht1180]

@@George-jy7op hopefully you got my joke as well... I was in the Marine Corps so poking fun at the navy comes naturally 😉 all meant in good fun 😀 I will be posting the second part to this soon!

[@George-jy7op]

@@joshschacht1180 Absolutely!! I'm a retired Chief, I have one feeling and I keep it in my pocket. I'm not one of these sensitive Sallie's like there are so many of these days. Besides, not everyone can make it in the Navy 😆

[@jetboatmayhem7271]

Haha if you say so 🤣 hey part two is up my friend! Go check it out and let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqmWqYNpipdlmpI