DavidR8's shop shenanigans

[DavidR8]

I think an RF45 mill is just about theright size for your shop. In that 2" X 2" X 2" envelope it really cannot be beat for price/performance. I hope it has R8 instead of MT3 - then it would be perfect.

Fingers crossed!

 

[Former Member]

You could do worse. I am frankly concerned about the Weiss/BB quality. When I visited the BB showroom last, I was unimpressed. But with some work, I think it can be made into a good lathe, but it's fitments wre lousey.

I've got the CX707 and am very pleased with the lathe (more so than the KIng), as to the smaller lathe I did consider it as it did save $2k but I agree it seemed to be lacking something in terms of final fitment which is why I ended up with the CX707.

 

[DavidR8]

I've got the CX707 and am very pleased with the lathe (more so than the KIng), as to the smaller lathe I did consider it as it did save $2k but I agree it seemed to be lacking something in terms of final fitment which is why I ended up with the CX707.

I desperately wish there was a way for me to lay my hands on these machines. Particularly the milling machines.

 

[Former Member]

I'm lucky enough to have KBC HQ and 2 BB's and a couple of other sellers close to home.

 

[DavidR8]

I'm lucky enough to have KBC HQ and 2 BB's and a couple of other sellers close to home.

Alas, a downfall of living on an island.

 

[DavidR8]

So I bought the Clausing.
No dice on the the RF45 though
I’ll pick it up tomorrow after the motorcycle is picked up.

 

[Susquatch]

So I bought the Clausing.
No dice on the the RF45 though

Woooo Hoooo!!!! Congrats!

You were after the Clausing so I'd call that a total win! Can't wait to see photos - before and after of course!

 

[DavidR8]

Lots of funds left over for tooling and a mill

 

[DavidR8]

Negligible headstock play, no discernible wear on the ways. All the change gears, follow rest, steady rest, 4-jaw and face plate.

 

[Tecnico]

Alas, a downfall of living on an island.

Not only those that live on an island......

Congrats on the Clausing, and what's the bike?

D

 

[DPittman]

Way to go, congratulations!

 

[DavidR8]

Not only those that live on an island......

Congrats on the Clausing, and what's the bike?

D

Thanks!
Bike is a 1989 Honda NT650. I bought it in 2019, did a bunch of work on it but lost interest. Sold it for what I paid.

 

[slow-poke]

That lathe looks great, good call.

 

[DavidR8]

Way to go, congratulations!

Thanks, I’m excited to get it.

 

[DavidR8]

That lathe looks great, good call.

Thanks, it is in excellent condition so I’m pretty stoked.

 

[Dabbler]

I cannot wait to see the post-installation pictures, please!

 

[DavidR8]

I cannot wait to see the post-installation pictures, please!

Absolutely sir!

 

[Tom O]

Sorry but I had to.

 

[Tecnico]

Thanks!
Bike is a 1989 Honda NT650. I bought it in 2019, did a bunch of work on it but lost interest. Sold it for what I paid.

Cool bike! I read too quickly and was thinking you were picking it up too.

D

 

[DavidR8]

Last night I'm doing the paperwork for the bike sale.
Filling out the transfer form.
Vehicle make....Honda
Year.... 1988
Model.... NT650
VIN..... JH....
Registration number....

Look at my newly minted registration for the registration number... WTH? This isn't the right VIN or the right vehicle.

Somehow the agent registered a 2014 Ford Focus under my name.