Colchester Student $3500 Calgary
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She rules with an iron fist! Good for herNOI already know the answer to that question. As well SWMBO has decreed that I can't haul anything down there that she has to pay for to have removed.
Brent H
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If you gotta move it out of the basement: better be light if it has a high cost or cheap if it’s heavy. Ian’s lathe was heavy but it was a clean (ish) exit.
Small table bridge port with single phase motor - old style with pulley speed change, chromed ways - 2000 lbs assembled. Torn down and out the door - base and turret/knee is the biotch. $1200 max.
Small table bridge port with single phase motor - old style with pulley speed change, chromed ways - 2000 lbs assembled. Torn down and out the door - base and turret/knee is the biotch. $1200 max.
She rules with an iron fist! Good for her
She obviously plans to live longer than me
calgaryguy
Chris
No but it would fit in my garageYou gonna see if that fits in your basement?
calgaryguy
Chris
I contacted the seller and asked him to call me so I can come view it. He replied and said he'd contact me 'in the next few days'.
calgaryguy
Chris
If I can get the seller to call me back I'll take whatever pictures/measurements I can.
calgaryguy
Chris
Seller contacted me back on facebook. He's been swamped with interest, but wants someone he can 'work with' to get it out of the basement but not let them go for a song. He specifically said 'Im not going to bother with someone offering me $3k for both of them'. Lol. I told him I wouldnt be able to have any sort of idea of what kind of offer I could make on the BP until I saw the situation in the basement. I mentioned the BP is ~1900lbs and even broken down into its 5-6 major components we're still talking about 350-500lb pieces being moved up a set of stairs (likely).
Seller said he'd contact me later this week or early next to setup a visit.
Seller said he'd contact me later this week or early next to setup a visit.
Aha they've got you hooked, first hit was cheap but now you HAVE to come back for more no matter the cost!Hmm I wonder how much Canpar would charge...
calgaryguy
Chris
Looking closer at the pic of the Bridgeport in the FB ad, it seems to be a 'round ram' model similar to this:
![256854d1558357585-value-bridgeport-round-ram-please-photo-3.jpg]()
My understanding is that the 'round ram' models arent as desireable as later dovetail turrets - they have potential twisting issues not all that different than RF-30/40 round posts (a twist in a different plane however). Its also going to date it to WWI or shortly after.
Thoughts?
My understanding is that the 'round ram' models arent as desireable as later dovetail turrets - they have potential twisting issues not all that different than RF-30/40 round posts (a twist in a different plane however). Its also going to date it to WWI or shortly after.
Thoughts?
Looking closer at the pic of the Bridgeport in the FB ad, it seems to be a 'round ram' model similar to this:
![256854d1558357585-value-bridgeport-round-ram-please-photo-3.jpg]()
My understanding is that the 'round ram' models arent as desireable as later dovetail turrets - they have potential twisting issues not all that different than RF-30/40 round posts (a twist in a different plane however). Its also going to date it to WWI or shortly after.
Thoughts?
Are you interested in the lathe or mill or both?
calgaryguy
Chris
Only the BP. If I can negotiate a reasonable 'Calgary' price that takes into account having to get it out of the basement. I dont want to offend the seller, but 5k is very high considering its basement location and the fact that its a 'round ram'.
calgaryguy
Chris
I'd say so too. There may be a bunch of accessories to 'sweeten' the pot. Not sure.
Here's teh thing: its an estate sale. The seller seems to be the owners son and while he has an rough idea what these items are worth he's also indicated that the prices are negotiable given the basement situation.
If I was in his shoes and clearing out my dads estate I'd be trying to maximize the dollars coming from said estate too... Fact of life.
Unless probate has finished and he is clear to sell the house. The market is hot right now, but not too many need the Bridgeport appliances. He might come around to a reasonable price. Ask him if he is the executor of the estate.
calgaryguy
Chris
I would ever ask someone their business like that. If I can come to a arrangement with him on a reasonable price and removal circumstance for the BP then cool. Otherwise I'll walk away with zero issues.