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  1. SightlessSeer

    Hendey metal planer, $2500, Guelph, ON

    I think this is where one ended up. This guy mentions that the machine came out of Southern Ontario, so that would make sense. He has some other interesting old line shaft driven machines too.
  2. SightlessSeer

    Noob needs help with custom HSS tool.

    Agreed on both points. I was trying to speak generally, not to be rigorously correct, although to your point about deeper cuts, that is less relevant in the context of an Atlas 618. I haven't used one of them myself, but I would expect rigidity and power to come at a premium with a small lathe...
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    Noob needs help with custom HSS tool.

    I recently ground a turning tool as Mikey describes in post #104 (page 11). I would definitely recommend it. I had to turn down some 4140 from 2" down to 1 5/8" across a 17" length. I was doing about 0.075" DoC with my Atlas 10" and it worked very nicely for roughing. You can get some really...
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    Deckel FP1 1200$CAD near Montreal

    I had sent him a message, but I think I was too late. The seller just marked this pending. Probably for the best. I don't need a second mill (I just want one :)).
  5. SightlessSeer

    Ottawa area BBQ and swap meet this Summer

    I'll come if I can. Could be a lot of fun.
  6. SightlessSeer

    Small Hole gauges….

    I have a set of these branded as Craftsman. I'm not sure who the actual manufacturer is, but I've been very pleased with the quality. Would be worth looking for as an alternative to the main brands. Edit: After some brief googling, the No. S-97 set made by General look a lot like the ones...
  7. SightlessSeer

    Shaper à métal (Metal Shaper) - $800 - Laurier-Station, QC

    Came across this ad today. Probably the slopiest slap-dash paint job I have ever seen on a machine. They painted the X axis slide and the tool! I don't think I'd call it a red flag at this point. Probably more of a red sail. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1713210332&rdr=true
  8. SightlessSeer

    Monarch 12 CK GCSurplus Ottawa

    Sold for $1750
  9. SightlessSeer

    Monarch 12 CK GCSurplus Ottawa

    The guy I spoke to said they hired millwrights to clear out the shop, so I'm sure it's done right.
  10. SightlessSeer

    Monarch 12 CK GCSurplus Ottawa

    I know a bit of the story on this one (although not directly on this machine). A couple months ago I went to look at an Aciera F3 that was on GC Surplus. I was chatting with the gentleman who is responsible for divestment of this kind of surplus from the National Research Counsel. Long story...
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