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  1. 4th May 2012, 03:06 PM #211
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    Were they much of machine in their day Bob.? Any old brochures lying around?
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  3. 4th May 2012, 07:44 PM #212
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stustoys View Post
    So who got it?
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    It wasn’t Marko or I. I followed it up with him this morning. His customer wants a pretty looking one. I’m thinking that’s not going to exist down here. They are looking at Europe. Several thousand Euro’s but something that could be put straight into service.

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    I couldn't help myself, the austolite is coming to live at Healesville.

    ebay sure is better than bingo
  5. 4th May 2012, 08:29 PM #214
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    Congratulations! Have you confirmed the stroke length? Another shaperholic in the making!

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  6. 4th May 2012, 08:41 PM #215
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    Hi Ueee, I don't know about the stroke, in fact I still don't know that much about it.

    I do know that not much come's with it, a few tools and bits and piece's, no vice.

    But......he reckons that it still works fine, he said that at a guess it is about 1500 high and about 2 mtrs long, 2 ton ? he reckons it's BIG and solid.

    Hmmm.. dunno about the 1500 high ? we'll see
  7. 4th May 2012, 08:41 PM #216
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    Quote Originally Posted by shedhappens View Post
    I couldn't help myself, the austolite is coming to live at Healesville.

    ebay sure is better than bingo
    Bingo

    Good to hear it went to a good home.
    Don't forget plenty of photos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machtool View Post
    It wasn’t Marko or I. I followed it up with him this morning. His customer wants a pretty looking one. I’m thinking that’s not going to exist down here. They are looking at Europe. Several thousand Euro’s but something that could be put straight into service.

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    Maybe something more 60-70's aesthetic.. How about an Elliott Sturdishape?



    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/shaper-130207/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anorak Bob View Post
    Maybe something more 60-70's aesthetic.. How about an Elliott Sturdishape?

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/shaper-130207/

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    Wow, how can you take what are normally nice looking machines and make one so ugly.....
  10. 5th May 2012, 01:23 AM #219
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    I like that style myself, but I prefer machinery that has squarer lines to it. Even though the shaper might not suit people in looks, they are a good machine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave J View Post
    I like that style myself, but I prefer machinery that has squarer lines to it. Even though the shaper might not suit people in looks, they are a good machine.

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    Give me curves any day! I really like the detail around Freddies base, its a lot more flowing than just a great flat lump like the sturdishape. Having said that i still firmly believe form must follow function.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ueee View Post
    Wow, how can you take what are normally nice looking machines and make one so ugly.....

    I would say it was designed in the 60's/70's when brutalism was all the rage....
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    Quote Originally Posted by .RC. View Post
    I would say it was designed in the 60's/70's when brutalism was all the rage....
    Thanks RC. Brutalism. That's the word I am looking for. Needless to say in my line of work, smooth flowing lines are very classy.

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    Default Brutalism

    For those interested, here is a brief article about the movement arising from Modernism. Given the intertwining of the design disciplines, it was inevitable that industrial designers would follow the architectural lead.

    Brutalism - OpenLearn - Open University

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    Anyone??
    $400 starting price on this

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    Not sure if it is a scam or not....

    Universal Milling machine for sale ASAP | Tools & DIY | Gumtree Australia Banyule Area - Heidelberg West

    All chinese machines going by the model numbers given...
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