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    Atlas 618 back gear

    I was thinking of trying to use it as a toolpost grinder, but it doesn't quite fit the bill. It'll probably end up on ebay.
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    Atlas 618 back gear

    Thanks, I'll check out Joel. He has a spindle assembly that includes one, but I don't need the whole thing. I don't have it up and running yet, but it seems to be in pretty good shape. The lead screw looks a little wonky, but I think I can get it straight again. The lathe came with the...
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    Atlas 618 back gear

    Recently bought an Atlas 618 lathe missing the back gear assembly. I've been trying eBay, FB, Kijiji. Seems to be unobtainium. But I'm still looking! Any chance somebody has a spare?
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    Atlas 618 lathe parts

    Any of this still available? Looking for a back gear assembly (M6-243).
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    Tool grinder, $50! - Trois Rivieres QC

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/800444308378016
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    SCAM: HiTorque 5500 in Ottawa

    New account, so I can't post a link, but the Ottawa FB Marketplace listing for a HiTorque 5500 (AKA Sieg 2.7) benchtop mill is a scam. 1. Way too good of a price for a brand new mill with loads of tooling. He was willing to take less than $1500 2. Guy wants a deposit before he'll give you his...
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    Haas toolroom mill, Ottawa

    Haas TM-2, government auction. Maybe this only qualifies as a "hobbyist" machine in my dreams... https://gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?snc=wfsav&sc=enc-bid&scn=454649&lcn=605907&lct=L&srchtype=&lci=&str=1&lotnf=1&frmsr=1&sf=ferm-clos&saleType=A
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