droseraguy
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Post by droseraguy on Nov 22, 2017 13:24:40 GMT -5
Posting deleted by seller. Can be seen in sale link further down. Pics 128-130
Giving this some serious thought. A couple hours away but didn't recognise that type of sphere maker. Researching now.
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Nov 22, 2017 13:35:50 GMT -5
Someone else got to it first. The listing is gone. Lynn
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droseraguy
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Post by droseraguy on Nov 22, 2017 13:52:32 GMT -5
It's there but am working it out with them now. My link cut and paste skills are lacking... Should show up now.
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fishnpinball
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Post by fishnpinball on Nov 22, 2017 14:01:06 GMT -5
If that price is for both the saw and the sphere machine it looks like a good deal.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 22, 2017 14:09:58 GMT -5
Wowsa, that is a great DEAL. Run, don't walk! Not a huge saw, but looks in extremely good condition, plus extras, right on.
Couldn't touch just the saw alone for that price out here in Commiefornia!
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Nov 22, 2017 14:17:05 GMT -5
Wow, I almost never see that type of equipment get listed around here. Good luck!
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droseraguy
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Post by droseraguy on Nov 22, 2017 14:23:32 GMT -5
I know right ! She said it's part of an estate so there may be more. I'm waiting to call her later. Dibs on those 2 though !
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Nov 22, 2017 14:32:31 GMT -5
I know right ! She said it's part of an estate so there may be more. I'm waiting to call her later. Dibs on those 2 though ! I live in a tiny bungalow with neighbors about 5 feet away on both sides! I would have nowhere to store those 2 machines and even if I did I doubt the neighbors would like to hear them running.
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fishnpinball
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Post by fishnpinball on Nov 22, 2017 14:41:07 GMT -5
There is often some rough in the estate sales that has great material that is no longer available. Worth checking on.
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droseraguy
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Post by droseraguy on Nov 22, 2017 14:59:33 GMT -5
Got the saw and sphere maker. Will pick it up next week and get to look through house at that time. Old engineer that travelled to Russia frequently, story there I'm sure. Lots of tools, Russian propaganda etc.. Now to take the tacoma or the grain truck ? Budget says tacoma but my imagination says there's a ton of rough calling my name. She said the sale is Dec.2-3 in St Charles. Saw some metal working machines on Craigslist too from there. Will be an interesting look around. www.sophiadubrul.com/sophia-estate-sales
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droseraguy
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Post by droseraguy on Dec 1, 2017 18:19:31 GMT -5
Fun day was had with the wife. Picked up 14" covington slab/trim saw with stand mounted on plywood and wheels. A hunk of some white tombstone material was 3/4 cut into a cube still in the vise. Runs straight, has barely used covington gold triple clad blade. Just need to find a clamp for the feed. Trim table and vise tightened bar were there.
The sphere machine was made by spencer lapidary from elwood,in. Three head runs quiet and straight. Might need a new sheet metal plate on one of the motors. Looks like something might have gotten stuck once or twice and torqued it to crack a bit. Multiple sets of pvc cups for each grit from small to bigger than I need and another set of metal cups from small to bigger than I need. Some grit and diamond pastes.
Both have instruction books from 1992.
The weirdest thing was this glass hexagon that went with it all. Probably 6" × 6" x 12". It was a chore to handle, over 25 lbs. Clean and almost scratch free. Refracted the heck out the setting sun in the shop.
Topped of with some imported German pilsner for good measure. I think we made out pretty well. Pics to come when I figure that out.
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