Description:
This Micro Mill is perfect for machining high precision small parts for working models. It includes a digital depth readout, compound slide table, and a micro downfeed knob and variable speed control. Picture shown with optional M1038 Quick Vise, and M1037 Collet not included. Made in an ISO 9001 factory.
Reviews:
1.0 out of 5 stars Mill motor quit within 1 1/2 hours of use.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Has potential but I got a dud :(
This machine has potential, but the unit I received had a bad motor that showed signs of shorts in the coils. It got way to hot and started to have tiny wisps of smoke and a bad smell. This happens with electric motors from what I read online. I also read that most are happy with the manufacturer's other tools. As for the ShopFox in the limited testing I did the drill chuck appeared very stable and a small .5mm drillbit displayed no wobble I could see. I did not get to use the machine as it displayed the motor defects during the warmup run recommended in the instructions, and so I had to pack it up for return. It seemed like it would do the job of a small precise bench drill press for precision holes pretty well. I was sad to send it back, the lack of play in the drill chuck seemed like what I was looking for in a precision drill, with ability to do some light milling on plastic and soft metal parts.Getting the machine was a bit of a hassle, Bolo seems to think it comes in one box but it comes in two, the mill base and head in one and the slide table in the other. I received the mill but not the slide table and had to call and email Bolo about it to finally get the whole machine, then it didn't work. Bolo is great for some things, but for this machine in its two boxes they seem to be confused, so maybe confirm things with them if you're going to order it.
2.0 out of 5 stars Not reliable
A nice little machine - BUT - it quit after 2 months and about 3 hours of use. Too late to get a replacement, so now I have to start searching for a new motor and speed controller. And, yes, the fuse is ok.
1.0 out of 5 stars This is a drill press. No milling table included with mine.
Meh. I'm concerned by this being marketed as a milling machine. As it is, it is only safe to use as a drill press with an x-y positioning system. If you mill with this spindle, your toolholding can potentially go flying as the only toolholding available on the stock spindle is mountable only via a Jacob's taper, which is only meant for axial loads. On top of all of that, the milling table was actually missing from mine. I would have to source my own now. Based on the listing, it seems to pretty clearly include a milling table.This is marketed as a milling machine; what I got was an overpriced (albeit still kind of nice) drill press. Debating keeping it. It's a shame because the headstock is kind of exactly what I was looking for in a milling head, other than the spindle.
1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid
Item is junk, chuck falls off
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product attentive
Excellent product attentive seller
1.0 out of 5 stars My experience wasn't the best, the motor starting smoking and died within ten ...
My experience wasn't the best , the motor starting smoking and died within ten minutes after I spent a good amount of time assembling the mill and the electronic portion of the mill didn't appear to be worth what was paid
2.0 out of 5 stars Shop Fox M1036 Review
Set the shop fox up yesterday. We were very impressed with how sturdy it was. Everyone thought it looked good and would be accurate. It's packed carefully and fully wrapped with a nice coating of grease. As time went by our opinion slowly changed. The first hiccup was when we wanted to set a stop for the hole we were making(about .67)in aluminum. Setting the stop is something a machinist with 40 years experience couldn't figure out, and many others in the shop couldn't figure out. Instructions? There were three. Either we don't understand them, or they don't work, either way, major frustration. Since setting a stop has been solved long time ago, it really seems like this does not need to be reinvented.The next hiccup was in locking the slide. You use a very small set screw instead of a dedicated handle or lever. Great concept except if your vise covers this making getting the allen key in the space difficult and unable to turn more than 1/8 of a turn.We got around the stop problem by removing material under the die holding the piece. Not the way we wanted to go, but had to move on. First time turn on, could not believe how quiet the Shop Fox Micro Milling Machine was, amazing though the rpm's seemed a little slow. This did not last long. Right away, with no load, the thing quit. WTF. Then we discovered if you giggle the fuse it would come on. Some time. Then we took the speed control box off and the insides showed signs of use. We had not run this 5 minutes so that seemed strange. There was black debris inside the box. I gave up but one of us soldiered on. We found that by pulling the box out at an angle we could get it to stay on. Speed control is useless. Works, doesn't work. Very strange.I'd gone to get something to eat and wanted to run some parts. This is very light duty work and repetitive, something we don't like to do on the bridgeport as you move fast and it wears you out. With the Shop Fox we can sit down. We've rigged an air hose to eject the part into a bin with a foot pedel. Works 99% of the time. So i ran them for about an hour and a half last night. The feel of the Shop Fox started out good. The sound of the machine was smooth and constant though the engine had no guts. Slowly the sound changed. The action was not smooth and sometimes there was an odd feeling as if there was back lash in the feed mechanism.We will reevaluate the machine today, but it doesn't look good for the Shop Fox. I had high hopes as I need a small mill like this at home for making very small delrin parts. I am not encouraged at the moment.
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SHOP FOX M1036 Micro Milling Machine, Small, black metallic
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SHOP FOX M1036 Micro Milling Machine, Small, black metallic
AED4,24816
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
This item qualifies for free delivery
Imported From: United States
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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.
All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.
While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.
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Description:
This Micro Mill is perfect for machining high precision small parts for working models. It includes a digital depth readout, compound slide table, and a micro downfeed knob and variable speed control. Picture shown with optional M1038 Quick Vise, and M1037 Collet not included. Made in an ISO 9001 factory.
Reviews:
1.0 out of 5 stars Mill motor quit within 1 1/2 hours of use.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Has potential but I got a dud :(
This machine has potential, but the unit I received had a bad motor that showed signs of shorts in the coils. It got way to hot and started to have tiny wisps of smoke and a bad smell. This happens with electric motors from what I read online. I also read that most are happy with the manufacturer's other tools. As for the ShopFox in the limited testing I did the drill chuck appeared very stable and a small .5mm drillbit displayed no wobble I could see. I did not get to use the machine as it displayed the motor defects during the warmup run recommended in the instructions, and so I had to pack it up for return. It seemed like it would do the job of a small precise bench drill press for precision holes pretty well. I was sad to send it back, the lack of play in the drill chuck seemed like what I was looking for in a precision drill, with ability to do some light milling on plastic and soft metal parts.Getting the machine was a bit of a hassle, Bolo seems to think it comes in one box but it comes in two, the mill base and head in one and the slide table in the other. I received the mill but not the slide table and had to call and email Bolo about it to finally get the whole machine, then it didn't work. Bolo is great for some things, but for this machine in its two boxes they seem to be confused, so maybe confirm things with them if you're going to order it.
2.0 out of 5 stars Not reliable
A nice little machine - BUT - it quit after 2 months and about 3 hours of use. Too late to get a replacement, so now I have to start searching for a new motor and speed controller. And, yes, the fuse is ok.
1.0 out of 5 stars This is a drill press. No milling table included with mine.
Meh. I'm concerned by this being marketed as a milling machine. As it is, it is only safe to use as a drill press with an x-y positioning system. If you mill with this spindle, your toolholding can potentially go flying as the only toolholding available on the stock spindle is mountable only via a Jacob's taper, which is only meant for axial loads. On top of all of that, the milling table was actually missing from mine. I would have to source my own now. Based on the listing, it seems to pretty clearly include a milling table.This is marketed as a milling machine; what I got was an overpriced (albeit still kind of nice) drill press. Debating keeping it. It's a shame because the headstock is kind of exactly what I was looking for in a milling head, other than the spindle.
1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid
Item is junk, chuck falls off
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product attentive
Excellent product attentive seller
1.0 out of 5 stars My experience wasn't the best, the motor starting smoking and died within ten ...
My experience wasn't the best , the motor starting smoking and died within ten minutes after I spent a good amount of time assembling the mill and the electronic portion of the mill didn't appear to be worth what was paid
2.0 out of 5 stars Shop Fox M1036 Review
Set the shop fox up yesterday. We were very impressed with how sturdy it was. Everyone thought it looked good and would be accurate. It's packed carefully and fully wrapped with a nice coating of grease. As time went by our opinion slowly changed. The first hiccup was when we wanted to set a stop for the hole we were making(about .67)in aluminum. Setting the stop is something a machinist with 40 years experience couldn't figure out, and many others in the shop couldn't figure out. Instructions? There were three. Either we don't understand them, or they don't work, either way, major frustration. Since setting a stop has been solved long time ago, it really seems like this does not need to be reinvented.The next hiccup was in locking the slide. You use a very small set screw instead of a dedicated handle or lever. Great concept except if your vise covers this making getting the allen key in the space difficult and unable to turn more than 1/8 of a turn.We got around the stop problem by removing material under the die holding the piece. Not the way we wanted to go, but had to move on. First time turn on, could not believe how quiet the Shop Fox Micro Milling Machine was, amazing though the rpm's seemed a little slow. This did not last long. Right away, with no load, the thing quit. WTF. Then we discovered if you giggle the fuse it would come on. Some time. Then we took the speed control box off and the insides showed signs of use. We had not run this 5 minutes so that seemed strange. There was black debris inside the box. I gave up but one of us soldiered on. We found that by pulling the box out at an angle we could get it to stay on. Speed control is useless. Works, doesn't work. Very strange.I'd gone to get something to eat and wanted to run some parts. This is very light duty work and repetitive, something we don't like to do on the bridgeport as you move fast and it wears you out. With the Shop Fox we can sit down. We've rigged an air hose to eject the part into a bin with a foot pedel. Works 99% of the time. So i ran them for about an hour and a half last night. The feel of the Shop Fox started out good. The sound of the machine was smooth and constant though the engine had no guts. Slowly the sound changed. The action was not smooth and sometimes there was an odd feeling as if there was back lash in the feed mechanism.We will reevaluate the machine today, but it doesn't look good for the Shop Fox. I had high hopes as I need a small mill like this at home for making very small delrin parts. I am not encouraged at the moment.
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