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I'll be seriously dissapointed if one of you does not jump on this gem.... what a beaut!

ebay auction linkJohn Watkins38885.3324768519

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John Watkins
CNC Guitar Parts

That would be right John, you guys have all the good toys. The only thing we got over here that could chew through wood like that sucker are white ants

Cheers

Kim

Hesh

I'm not sure that it would fit in your bathroom !

I don't fancy paying the carriage to the UK either

   Have fun moving one of those machines. I have several milling machines some of which are larger and heavier than that one. Don;t try to move it yourself or with your friends if anyone here buys it. Hire a machine dismantle/transport crew to get it out of there and onto a truck and back off and into your shop. People can die when these size machines fall over so it's best left to those exprienced with moving such weight and who have the equipment to do it safely.

   I've run that same model and a few both larger and smaller. They are very nice when they are set up and running correctly, but are a true headache when the hydraulic system that maintains the proper stylus/cutter response has a problem.

Cool to see one for sale, though.

Regards,
Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars

No shipping...hmmm...wonder why?

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   Hey! I ran one of those! Leaked like a 80 year old prostate! The seals are OK? If they leak they leak bad one doesn't want hydralic on your fine tonewood!

   Also, you may not be able to get cams for a true-trace anymore. I also ran a Gorton with a true-trace attachment! Great machines!! Wish I had one!

   I've used the "Dunkle Bros" machinery movers. Worth every freak'in penny! They do great work on big machinery! They can squeeze that Bad Boy in and out of just about any space you want!

Billy Dean Thomas



Billy T38885.7039930556

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Billy Dean Thomas
Covina, CA

"Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur."
(Many fear their reputation, few their conscience)

Hey Hesh, I work for Whirlpool and was not aware of that plant closure. Care to elaborate? Thanks...

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tim...
http://www.mcknightguitars.com

Isn't that a pool of oil on the floor at the back of the machine?

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Tim do you know Dave Tibbits?

I thought that I heard that Whirlpool is downsizing in Michigan, everyone else is.... But I most certainly could be wrong and in this case I hope that is the case.

What do you do for Whirlpool?[/QUOTE]
The name sounds familiar. I'm a mechanical engineer.

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tim...
http://www.mcknightguitars.com

[quote]Isn't that a pool of oil on the floor at the back of the machine?[/quote]

   Sure looks like it and it's still at a 1K! Wish I had the cash. It's well worth that, no matter what the condition!

   I'm sure one could still get seals for it and after thinking about it, the cams would probably be fine for woodworking. Regular machining tolerance would probably be tough!

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Billy Dean Thomas
Covina, CA

"Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur."
(Many fear their reputation, few their conscience)