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    SHARS-brand BXA holder set screws - giveaway/trade

    I've got about 5 sets (20) Shars set screws from BXA QCTP holders that I bought. These are 10mm OD but the drive is 3/16", not 5mm. Swapped out all of my holder set screws to 5mm and willing to pass these on to a member would uses 3/16"-driven set screws. Will give to first person to come...
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    MT3 to MT2/MT1 morse taper sleeves - tang type for lathe

    I have (2) MT3 sleeves with tang end that fits lathe tailstock of this same size. (1) MT3-MT2 (1) MT3- MT1 Both are in very good condition (possibly never used); selling as a pair. $10 firm. I also have a few other hand/machine tools for sale....just ask.
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    MT3 to MT2/MT1 morse taper sleeves - tang type for lathe

    I have (2) MT3 sleeves with tang end that fits lathe tailstock of this same size. (1) MT3-MT2 (1) MT3- MT1 Both are in very good condition (possibly never used); selling as a pair. $10 firm. I also have a few other hand/machine tools for sale....just ask.
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    Auction of the year? (over now!)

    from India. Haven't used these brands but my past experience has shown tools from there are most similar to lower Chinese stuff. Ozar and Bayard. Anyone got an real-world/usage opinion on these?
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    Auction of the year? (over now!)

    do the items in this link look like some of what was at this auction? https://www.kijiji.ca/v-hand-tool/calgary/spring-calipers-and-various-machinist-tools/1426699225
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    Auction of the year? (over now!)

    thats just mind blowing; sounds like a distributor sale and not that of a sole person. maybe Auction of the Decade? Should we expect Kijiji to light up like an Xmas tree in the next few weeks with echos of this sale from the 4 folks that got the majority of goodies....we can post those updates...
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    new Phase II BXA QCTP wedge style - set w/5 holders

    Thats the reason why I'm not asking double ;) US is selling them @$300USD plus exchange, freight, GST....not sure if anyone has a cheaper price than I've posted for this exact set and found them to be a good mid-quality tool (kept a set for myself). I did compare to a few other import brands...
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    new Phase II BXA QCTP wedge style - set w/5 holders

    Travers is listing this set @ $600 https://www.traverscanada.com/6-piece-quick-change-tool-post-set/p/55-400-912/
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    BB MT3 (tang type) to JT6 drill arbor

    Up for grabs is (1) new BB part#116 MT3 (tang type) to JT6 drill arbor $5 I'm listing a number of items and if you buy more than 1 item AND total is over $100, I'll take an additional 10% off (not on fixed priced items as noted). Calgary/local pickup only.
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    new Phase II BXA QCTP wedge style - set w/5 holders

    Selling a complete Phase II BXA-size QCTP wedge-type set. Set # 251-222. Fits 10-15" swing lathe; comes with the following 6 pieces: (1) Quick change tool post (wedge type...works better than piston for ejecting holders) (1) BXA holder (201 - flat style) (1) BXA holder (202 - flat/round style)...
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