Recent content by Tsibs

After delivery i'm into it for $1400. I'm already finding out wiring a lathe this size isn't cheap though haha

Bought a bunch of stuff from this guy about six months ago. He's not giving the stuff away but he's fair with prices. Expect to pay 50% of new. He's got a ton of new carbide, lots of end mills, some tool holders and instruments...

Yeah had to take a gamble on that head stock noise. So far I see no major concerns . when I pulled the headstock cover there were no metal shaving or broken/chipped gears. Was low on oil and the external oil pump line was kinked when we moved it away from the wall. Did check the spindle...

Picked up this lathe on the weekend for next to nothing. Needs a little TLC but overall seems to be in good shape. It`s a Harris M450 17x80. Came with very little for tooling so if any members come across any large tooling please let me know. It did come with a three jaw, live center, taper...

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sold sold sold!

14" stand up drill press. 12 speeds, brand new keyless chuck, built in light, comes with vise. Make me an offer. Funds raise will go towards buying me a lathe ;)

Great looking machine John! Here's the Hurco.

Thanks

The variable speed head is a little noisy but other than that its a fairly tight machine for being 34 years oil haha.

Hey guys, just found this forum, wish i would have found it sooner. I'm a motorcycle mechanic by trade and a hobby machinist/ welder. I currently work in a small engine machine shop. The day to day grind is mostly tear down and rebuilding of all types of powersports engines but we also have a...