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    4 way tool holder

    With qctp being so expensive I had a short piece of 5” stock. Decided to make a general 4 way post. The lantern style with This is missing the bottom washer. It’s a pain to use, plus it’s not very rigid. Great way to get some practice anyways. I’ll post the finished product. When I’m done it...
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    12” Harrison

    Thanks guys, probably be a month or so before I get it all rigged out. 3 week shutdown starting this Saturday. But I’ll get done what I can anyways.
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    12” Harrison

    There she is. All 2000 lbs worth. It literally weighs a ton.
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    12” Harrison

    Seems like ive over payed to me,but if everything works out I'm happy. Maybe your right lol
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    12” Harrison

    Thank you! It still seems a bit steep if a price but atleast it’s a start. lol. Seems to be a heavy duty lathe even tho it’s only 12” swing.
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    12” Harrison

    Haha yes, for sure, it’s a 1’ drop maybe. It’s a walkout basement. But yes it is a plus for sure lol
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    12” Harrison

    So we agreed on a price of 3500, it still comes down to beggars can’t be choosers. He don’t have many tools, a few calipers and dividers. Up to 5” with micrometers. I’d say around 20 different sized drills. The machine is rough around the edges but Functions fine. It is quiet. On the plus he...
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    12” Harrison

    So I finally got a hold of the guy, I’ll be having a looking tomorrow morning. He says he has a lot of tooling with it. The 4 jaw, steady and follower. Live Centre, drill chuck. Not sure of face plate yet. He said everything is in working order. It is able to be turned on. It’s a 220v motor, not...
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    12” Harrison

    Yes I am definitely in that type of situation lol. I’m not sure about anything really, can’t get a hold of the guy tonight. But either way I’m sure I could find a 110 or 220 motor to hook up if it’s not done already.
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