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Main issue for the scrap yard would be de-contamination - the machine needs to be free of stuff such as oil. Not sure whatever they...

https://regalauctions.com/index.php?a=onlinebidding#/sales/91341/lots/19216546 At 17300 kg it is a bit big. Supposedly in working...

Soft soldering is also a choice for straight copper joins especially decorative stuff

Some very nice kit there. Thank you for sharing the information.

Hey Folks: Sorry I made a mistake. The Moreiski is 10 not 5k. the modern is $8500. and the Haas is 13k. He is open to offers and was...

Unless a deal is a steal - like Dabler said even if it barely works its a great deal lathe you need to inspect to make sure you are not...

Most cheap HSS is M2 and is identical to US made HSS. You really need to get old Chinese stuff or be very unlucky to get some crap HSS...

3k for the same lathe means it needs to be in a good condition - I would not buy it without inspecting and given new price is around 5k...

First attempt at anything other than rattle can paintjobs, still to decide on paint type and color but it's coming along. Lots of...

At that price point I would have sent a deposit to the guy ang get it from AB without looking at it first. Main issue here is avoiding...

I did reply to the fellow, about 23 minutes after he posted it. Someone already had beaten me to the punch. They were supposed to go...

I'd rip the pocket off my pants to pick it up if I needed one: it is about 1/2 price if it works even marginally. Can you arrange to...

My grandfathers war drinking story is a bit more dark. Through my grandfather was born in Berlin he served in Polish army. After he got...

My belt sander is powered by 2hp motor but I found out that single pulley is not enough and I need two belts. Also I recently burned out...

So much great info on this forum from people who appreciate both the mechanical inventions and the history. Nice to see. Very respectful...