Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff

Patience, eyes and ears open and i think most importantly the ability to act quickly when such a bargain comes along. Things tend to pop up when you least expect them too, like the hercus drill. I also tend to gamble on things, a number of my machines have been bought solely on photo's and not much else.

Example-i hear word of a Holbrook model C in good condition on the other side of town....now i just need to find out who it is and convince them they need to sell it In the meantime if anyone see's a model C anywhere and they are not interested i would be. Call it my dream "mid sized" lathe if you will.

Ew

Originally Posted by Machtool

Just come across this centre finder, that goes on a height gauge. Never see one before.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitutoyo-...-/281281128397

While googling to see if this was the real deal(I havent made up my mind one way or the other as yet and am likely to give up as I cant really come up with an excuse to buy one )

Came across this height gauge that has what might be a handy little wigget for those of us with this sort of height gauge........ might not be also

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alina-Height...-/150726579179

Originally Posted by Bryan

Yeah if the BIN was higher it would be more attractive. "Used once" suggests they found out it was rooted.
Still, there are bargains. Ewan seems to find them.
Close inspection strongly recommended though. I would be looking if it was closer.
Gortons are highly regarded by the Yanks.

So who just bought it???

1890 and 1920 Mill & Dividing Head
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-M...d5d4fde&_uhb=1

DECKEL KF12 Engraving Pantograph Copy Milling Machine
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DECKEL-KF...8b3327a&_uhb=1

Originally Posted by Stustoys

Came across this height gauge that has what might be a handy little wigget for those of us with this sort of height gauge........ might not be also

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alina-Height...-/150726579179

That's the cutest micrometer height gauge I've ever seen. First one ever that was only 6". I wonder if they sold a 3" riser, to mimic it's big brother.

In other news, I saw these the other day, brand new 8" Waldown grinders. 4 of them at $1,365 each. I thought who's gonna buy them at that price.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GRINDER-B.../161243407966?

This morning they have been pulled. "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available"

Regards Phil.

Originally Posted by Machtool

That's the cutest micrometer height gauge

lol Thats exactly what I thought. Couldnt find a 3"

Originally Posted by Machtool

brand new 8" Waldown grinders. 4 of them at $1,365 each. I thought who's gonna buy them at that price.

Wow I must have a lot of money tied up in grinders!

This may interest someone

Richardson drill press

G'day all
i have a Richardson drill press for parts or restoration listed in the market place section of the forum.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f275/richardson-drill-press-restoration-182619

Jason

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....:B:WNA:AU:1653

Might be of interest to some. Currently $650

Bill

Knowing that I was interested in buying a Waldown drill, Michael pointed me towards this one. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/pedestal-...p2047675.l2557

I was the only bidder for it, so I got it for $150. It had been listed before at a higher price, but did not receive a bid. I think it may have been more the spelling and wording. "Pedestal Drill Wardown".

Now to get it home and see what I have. It may be quite some time before that happens.

Dean

I'm wondering if thats a Waldown base? Looks like the head might have been grafted onto something else.
Depth stop is broken and has been removed for some reason.
You have 3 phase?

Still lots of drill for the money

Originally Posted by Stustoys

I'm wondering if thats a Waldown base? Looks like the head might have been grafted onto something else.
Depth stop is broken and has been removed for some reason.
You have 3 phase?

Still lots of drill for the money

Yes, there are colour variations. I did pick that up. I also wondered about the collar at the top of the column, which is not original. I will have to tram it and see how well it is done. The table appears to be in very good condition considering. I will have to look into a depth stop.

I plan on using a VSD on single phase power. A drill press is a perfect machine to use VSD's on.

Dean

Sent you a PM Ewan regarding the Hercus camelback.
I took some pics of ours.
Pic 5 and 6 show the feed engagement on and off.

Phil
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Looks like a bit of good kit going here:
http://www.martinevansauctions.com/s...--woodend.html

Originally Posted by Oldneweng

"Wardown".Now to get it home and see what I have. It may be quite some time before that happens.Dean

Chinese knock-off? :P