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    Hello from London, Ontario

    I can't really comment on the round column mills because I have never owned or operated one. I have heard similar things about the ridgidity and accuracy of the mills as you mentioned and thus stayed away from them. It's surprising that none of the other members have chimed in since there must...
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    Hello from London, Ontario

    It is a good compromise between a less expensive round column mill and a Bridgeport if you can find one for a good price. I certainly would not pay the $6400 that Busy Bee is currently charging for the mill new. At that price point there are probably far better options. One complaint that I have...
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    Hello from London, Ontario

    Yes, I believe that this model of mill has many versions. Busy Bee and Grizzly both sell identical mills.
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    Hello from London, Ontario

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    Hello from London, Ontario

    Welcome to the forum from Calgary. Beauty lathe! Looks to be in great shape. Same manufacturer of my small mill. Cheers, Chad
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    Blade smithing

    We should try to organize a YYC hammer-in sometime for people wanting to try their hand at forging. I have a portable gas forge; unfortunately my anvil isn't quite so portable. :)
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    Hey Guys!!! I dare you to find a better auction than this….. Starts Tomorrow.

    Yeah, the "shipping available" part has me worried too; they don't exactly spell out what that service entails. I don't think just dumping something heavy like a lathe chuck into a flimsy cardboard box and handing it to UPS meets proper shipping criteria for any legitimate couriers. That's IF...
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    Hey Guys!!! I dare you to find a better auction than this….. Starts Tomorrow.

    I have a couple of bids in on some of the smaller items. Any chance you might be able to help me out if shipping with this outfit isn't as seamless as they advertise?
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    Post vise for sale

    SOLD
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    Post vise for sale

    Post vise for sale. Approximately 4 1/2" wide jaws. The stand is not included with the vice. Asking $150.
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