Auction: Craftex 30 Mill/Drill, [Middle of Nowhere], Ontario

[trlvn]

There is an RF-30 style round column mill in an auction closing in 4.5 days. Current bid $170 (plus 10% buyers premium and HST).

Craftex 30 Mill Drill / Stand / Attachments | Live and Online Auctions on HiBid.com

hibid.com

It is a B1977 model, the same as mine. The machine at auction has a vice, a few collets and tools but no DRO or power feed. No obvious damage. As delivered, they require a 15 amp, 240 volt circuit.

Round column, belt-change machines come with a particular set of features and problems but I'm largely happy with mine.

Note that this particular model weighs nearly 600 pounds whereas many other RF-30 machines are just about 500.

Given that it is located north of Lake Scugog, it is possible that the final price may be a little more wallet-friendly.

Craig

 

[djberta]

I have the same one. Its worth it if a person is close enough to drive for it. It comes apart easily and the parts can be carried by two people. Me and my wife have moved mine twice now.

 

[JustaDB]

Me and my wife have moved mine twice now.

Wait... You let your wife touch your machine tools?!

 

[TorontoBuilder]

There is an RF-30 style round column mill in an auction closing in 4.5 days. Current bid $170 (plus 10% buyers premium and HST).

Craftex 30 Mill Drill / Stand / Attachments | Live and Online Auctions on HiBid.com

hibid.com

It is a B1977 model, the same as mine. The machine at auction has a vice, a few collets and tools but no DRO or power feed. No obvious damage. As delivered, they require a 15 amp, 240 volt circuit.

Round column, belt-change machines come with a particular set of features and problems but I'm largely happy with mine.

Note that this particular model weighs nearly 600 pounds whereas many other RF-30 machines are just about 500.

Given that it is located north of Lake Scugog, it is possible that the final price may be a little more wallet-friendly.

Craig

Given the location I know the dealer who will buy this. Unless I do.

Of course I have no vehicle to pick it up any more, so I'd have to rent one...

But with everyone else turning these into cnc mills I feel left out