right now. Even a couple of Boss series and CNC units. Need to get my
damned taxes sent in so I can buy one. Then lug it back here 6 hours...
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 4:13 PM, Rick Sparber <rgsparber@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> Ron,
>
> You certainly hit gold with those two acquisitions!
>
> Congratulations :-))
>
> Rick
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Thompson
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:51 AM
> To: gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [gingery_machines] A little brag, was:...Kind of Screw Vise
>
> On 2/28/2011 10:13 AM, Rick Sparber wrote:
> >
> > David,
> >
> > "A little back and forth" = "All of us are smarter than any one of us"!
> >
> > It certainly would be easy to adapt this idea to a lathe or drill press.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> Since you mentioned drill press, I am gonna brag a little.
> I had just about talked myself into buying a new Enco 9x20 lathe to make
> into cnc. I looked on Craig's list and saw a new ad. I don't usually
> read the ones without photos, but I did this time. Buried in a list of
> woodworking tools was a drill press for $90 and a 1993 Enco 9x20 lathe
> for $750. Not a super deal considering Enco has them on sale for 929.95
> and 73.00 shipping to me. Your shipping may vary.
> BTW, if you are considering a mini lathe, spring for this one. The
> difference in price is more than made up for in included accessories. A
> 4 jaw chuck, faceplate, quick change gear box, steady rest, follower
> rest...
>
> I went and looked. The lathe was a change gear model, instead of the
> current quick change gear box version. Not a big deal for a cnc
> conversion. The machine looked pretty good for it's age. The seller was
> selling for an estate, but he knew the owner. He said he had bought it
> new and only used it for a few wood projects, and that it had never cut
> metal. I let this go in one ear and out the other. I seldom put any
> credence in the jabber of the seller.
>
> I made a low ball offer of 500 for the lathe and the drill press. He
> said he'd take 550!
>
> I hadn't paid much attention to the drill press at the time, other that
> to see it was a floor model and looked decent. It is a super machine!
> Harbor freight has it on sale for $349. I had no idea it was worth so much.
> Photos of the lathe are here:
> http://www.plansandprojects.com/images/Enco%209x20/
>
> I have since wired it for 110VAC and it works great! Probably the most
> accurate and easy to use lathe I have ever used. And I LOVE the keyless
> drill chucks.
>
> The drill press is still in the trunk of my car, but here is the web site:
> http://www.harborfreight.com/16-speed-floor-drill-press-43389.html
>
> Mine is the older version and has the steel rod handle instead of that
> plastic looking crap on the current version. Oh, and did I mention? It
> looks brand new. I don't think it was ever used.
>
> --
>
> Ron Thompson
>
>
>
--
Nick A
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