Wasted $400 on a fifth axis kit that didn't fit my machine

Bought a used fifth axis rotary table off eBay last month. Seller said it was compatible with my Haas Mini Mill. Got it bolted on and the clearance was off by almost two inches. Spent a whole Saturday trying to shim it and modify the mount plate. Nothing worked and now I'm stuck with a $400 paperweight. Anyone else get burned by a seller lying about fitment?

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thompson.tyler4d ago

Had a buddy buy a used CMM probe arm that showed up with a cracked mount and no refund.

stellat874d ago

$500 is a pretty cheap lesson in why you always test high-end gear before handing over cash.