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    Auction in Enderby BC, Dec 11

    Enderby's in the Okanagan Valley just south of Sicamous - they aren't negatively affected by the lower mainland floods, so it would be about an 8.5 hour drive there.
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    Auction in Enderby BC, Dec 11

    I can't make out the name on the vertical knee mill - any body else recognize it? If so where are they made and what possible vintage is it (in your estimation)?
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    Metal Cutting Lathe at Auction

    https://bid.clubbid.com/auction/488/item/craftex-cx-series-lathe-cx701-316677 - Just saw this at Century Auction site just south of Aldersyde. Closing sale in 12 days.
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    Century Auction coming up - Shur lift End Mill Drill Press -

    Thanks for clarifying that - didn't know it was set on fine and also that the head was locked. Good information to know from the collective reviews. Thanks for the feedback. At the same auction I was bidding on the Gray tool chest, but with fees it got expensive for what I would be getting...
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    Century Auction coming up - Shur lift End Mill Drill Press -

    Yikes, hope the new owner is handy - there's a ton of work there. That $ sure is steep.
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    Century Auction coming up - Shur lift End Mill Drill Press -

    Went out to check out the Century Auction Shur Lift Mill yesterday afternoon - tables move well both in and out and sideways. lots of dirt - requires a good cleaning. The quill (handle on the side) doesn't engage (feels like something is broken in side (perhaps the slide gear or pinion). Also...
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    Century Auction coming up - Shur lift End Mill Drill Press -

    Thanks for the update - appreciate your knowledge.
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    Century Auction coming up - Shur lift End Mill Drill Press -

    Craig - in your estimation, would this be comparable to having a vertical milling machine such as the one at the Olds auction - realizing of course it’s a much smaller scale to a full sized Bridgeport (or clone) vertical mill.
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    Century Auction coming up - Shur lift End Mill Drill Press -

    https://bid.clubbid.com/auction/450/item/shur-lift-industries-end-mill-drill-press-288163
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    Auction that might interest some

    Heard back from Beaver and they are not affiliated, just a company with the same name.
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