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    New to me scam.

    Never was here out east. D :cool:
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    The “free” First LC-1 1/2 VS Mill

    My First is a TM but they’re pretty well the same machine otherwise. My machine actually creeps up just a bit when fully extended but otherwise it stays put so I assume it’s behaving correctly or at least acceptably. I think I’d rather have it creep up a bit rather than down. D :cool:
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    The “free” First LC-1 1/2 VS Mill

    You may also find suitable manuals on the web for machines sold as Sharp brand. Long Chang makes the machines sold as First and Sharp, in fact some of the Sharp manuals show pictures of First machines. D :cool:
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    The “free” First LC-1 1/2 VS Mill

    This is exactly how my First LC 1-1/2 operates. @grease monkey, is your First an LC 1-1/2? BTW for Bridgeport machines as well as the clones like a First or a Hartford, H & W Machine Repair is a great source for disassembly and repair info. They have produced a series of very good videos...
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    New guy

    Hello Ian, welcome to the group! As @Susquatch says there are a few of us out here on the east coast, HRM in my case. Good to have more company. What kinds of things are on your project list? There are two things this group likes to do, help you spend your money on tools and look at...
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    Forged a knife today

    Lol! ……Taking note of the guard on the fan…… ;) D :cool:
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    Something off with Vevor

    Good idea. If you luck in it’s a no brainer, ‘way easier than straightening the old piece. D :cool:
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    first mill??

    That’s the thing, something will turn up when you’ve had the time to think it through and you’ill be able to jump on it. Good hunting! D :cool:
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    Brent Builds!!

    You’re provoking envy up there……….liking the details. You have neighbours that go around in circles? D :cool:
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    first mill??

    For a first mill, a First is a good choice. :D OK, couldn’t help myself on that one but seriously, a First LC 1 - 1/2 (Bridgeport pattern/“clone” is what I landed on after contemplating the cost of any new mini-mill/bench top and the capability a full size knee mill gives you for the same price...
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