Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff

Originally Posted by Greg Q

So the FP1 will be as good as an old skool Deckel gets. I realise that its not everyone's cup of tea, but it beats the hell out of a xx-45 linguine noodle mill. And it comes with gen-u-ine way oil! Beat that with a stick!

The choosing of the FP2 over the FP1, smacks of logical thought processes, I'd have thought the iconic status of the FP1 would have pushed all logical thought aside....

Let's hope it goes to a good home.... sniff...

Regards
Ray

In fact the FP1 is more...approachable. It just reeks of friendly size, ability and envelope. I probably should keep it as my hime mill, but I despair of choosing at all, let alone badly. That's why I used to be a Bedouin potentate. Couldn't choose. And, by the way, if you are goin' to be a potentate, then you gots to act potent!*

*impotent? Act important. Only pronounce it the same.

I know the rational conclusion threw you off, and rendered my post suspect, but I assure you that it is me. The new, extra strength placebos are really working well! Soon they will let me brush my teeth unsupervised.

GQ

Originally Posted by Greg Q

I was alwrted to this thread update by email and instantly thought "those b*st*rds!" Indeed. Ask not for whom the bell tolls, etc etc.

I have to say that my FP1 would have been mine forever but then the FP2 reared its ugly head (and I do mean ugly). Cruella sez that I can only have one Deckel, so Frau Zwei stays and Fraulein Eine goes. She hasn't fully embraced the idea of the Aciera either.

I just sold my Tai-boga* drill press today without meaning to. I was rushing around doing something vital (asteroid diversion? Arms treaty? I forget now, but it was really brow-furrowing stuff). Giy rings up and asks what price and I blurt out some stupidly low number. Sold.

Oh well. It is going to the new occupant of the house so it stays when we leave. Handy.

And it really was a fair price considering I got it for free. And only 100 hours labour. After parts I made a whopping $2.11 each and every hour that I worked on it. Half that if you include schemeing and bargain hunting for bearings, vfd, etc.

So the FP1 will be as good as an old skool Deckel gets. I realise that its not everyone's cup of tea, but it beats the hell out of a xx-45 linguine noodle mill. And it comes with gen-u-ine way oil! Beat that with a stick!

GQ

*Tai-boga is what we call a Taiwanese copy of an Arboga drill. I had a graphic made up of a Viking in a coolie hat with horns, but now I have lost interest.

As I said in the market place add, I truly am sorry to see you defect and leave all your Victorian pals to their own devices

But all the best anyway mate, those Queenslanders need some fresh blood and decent dna to add to the jean pool up there...
Hahahahahahaah LOLOLOLOL

A small lathe ?



Ebay ... ManSon Small Machines Inc Vintage 1940's Miniature Small Mini Lathe


And its story ..... with many pics


Here


Greg

Originally Posted by Mutawintji

A small lathe ?



Ebay ... ManSon Small Machines Inc Vintage 1940's Miniature Small Mini Lathe


And its story ..... with many pics



Here


Greg

RC! RC! RC!

That is a miniature 10EE. Too bad about the stupid price for a toy.

GQ

And this weeks winner in the category, "what name was that?" is Famous No Name Lathe Wrench 5 8" USS Machinist Vintage Nice | eBay

Wanders off mumbling and shaking head...

Regards
Ray

Originally Posted by Mutawintji

A small lathe ?


Ebay ... ManSon Small Machines Inc Vintage 1940's Miniature Small Mini Lathe

Can you imagine trying to fit a digital read out to that?

Originally Posted by Machtool

Can you imagine trying to fit a digital read out to that?

I think you would only be able to fit one digit before you ran out of room. Nice talking point though - pity about the price (bit much for a paper weight)

Michael

Originally Posted by Michael G

I think you would only be able to fit one digit before you ran out of room. Nice talking point though - pity about the price (bit much for a paper weight)

Michael

Hmm.. you'd probably only need 1 or 2 digits for full travel

Regards
Ray

Originally Posted by Greg Q

RC! RC! RC!

That is a miniature 10EE. Too bad about the stupid price for a toy.

GQ

Every big kid needs one of these to leave swarf in the lounge room for ''her majesty indoors'' to complain about.Got 2 small minis on mantlepiece always threaten to set em up on the coffee table,Motors play havoc with the TV.

Try fitting those clip-around capacitors on the power lead ... Should stop them interfering with the TV.

Greg.

Originally Posted by Mutawintji

Try fitting those clip-around capacitors on the power lead ... Should stop them interfering with the TV.

Greg.

Ok thanks Greg no threat like a threat not carried out motors are old Singer sew machine motors foot pedal great for variable speed.Cheers John.

LATHE STEEL 3 PHASE | Miscellaneous Goods | Gumtree Australia Casey Area - Pearcedale

Cheers

Piers

Originally Posted by Piers037

LATHE STEEL 3 PHASE | Miscellaneous Goods | Gumtree Australia Casey Area - Pearcedale

Cheers

Piers

Crikey!!!!
If my wife said clean out the shed we would be divorced.....

OH,
Hang on, She did And we are
Now no one tells me what to do, When I die the kids are welcome to clean it out for me