{"product_id":"astra-milling-machine-stock-code-2977","title":"Astra milling machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eI bought this machine some years ago, it has resided in the small workshop at  the house along with a Myford Super 7 lathe, ostensibly for use by the boys.  Whilst a sound idea in principle, with CNC machines available two minutes away  at the main workshop, maintaining their interest in a machine where you have to  wind handles has become an uphill struggle.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an Astra L2, substantially constructed around some very heavy bits of  cast iron. It has a 13 x 4 3\/8\" table, rise and fall is by a  ratchet-operated leadscrew. The table has conventional X \u0026amp; Y feed handles,  in addition there is a quick-action lever which operates a rack in the X plane.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe machine has been single phase from new, belt-driven it runs very quietly  and has four speeds, 620 to 1950 rpm. The switch on the side of the main body  selected forward or reverse.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a vertical milling head, complete with Clarkson Autolok chuck and  collets, arbor and overarm attachment for horizontal milling and a box of cutters  including slitting saws, end mills and side and face cutters.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe entire machine can be mounted on a bench, however allowance must be made  for the knee leadscrew to descend below.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020216324437,"sku":"2977","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/astra-milling-machine-stock-code-2977","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}