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Old 03-15-2006, 04:25 PM
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Finding a used lathe or mill

Im searching for a used lathe or mill that I can get at a decent price. Ive thought about the harbor freight models, but figure I can get more lathe for the money if its slightly used. My problem is I dont really know where to begin searching for used equipment. Most of what Ive found so far is used military equipment and its beat and rusted all to hell. If somebody could point me in a direction Id appreciate it.
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Old 03-15-2006, 04:50 PM
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I would like to know also.
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Old 03-15-2006, 05:31 PM
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It is hard to know what you will find but EBAY is a decent placce to watch... I bought my Atlas Lathe, Bridgeport Milling Machine, and a Pantograph Mill (well a Giant New Hermes Engraver) all off ebay....

I have this page (I am going to be reprograming it soon) that I still use to keep an eye for parts or accessories that I may need or want...

http://www.lathetalk.com/ebay/index.php

The trick is deciding what you want or need and then be patient enough to pick up a tool at a decent price...

You might also look for places areound you that sells used tools... Obviously shipping on big tools gets very expensive and I drove about 11-hrs round trip to pick up my Bridgeport so a local place would be ideal.

Good Luck and like I said I will be updating that page soon!
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