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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread Any WAG what this planer might weigh?.

Smith & Silk became the Ohio Machine Tool Co. May be easier to find catalogs from that firm and extrapolate from there.

Thursday at 4:49 PM
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread Haas HRT100 4th axis setup for sale.

Sold

Jul 15, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread WADE 10 LATHE ???? ANYBODY WANT TO GO FOR A SUBMARINE RIDE ?.

The 10B's "specific purpose" was to replace the 8A as Wade's high precision toolroom lathe. For some reason, the project was dropped...

Jul 6, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread PRENTISS VICE - did I dump it too cheap?.

The OP's only post to the forum was when he started this thread in 2019. I'd bet that this issue was settled a long time ago.

Jul 6, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread Armstrong tool holder in quick change tool holder.

What's the advantage over just clamping the 1/2" HSS right in the QC holder?

Jul 4, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread Van Norman History (currently owned by?).

Maybe there was a link between Excello and Atlantic? There's a 1R3 on eBay right now with these tags on the side... the "XLO" might...
Jul 4, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread WADE 10 LATHE ???? ANYBODY WANT TO GO FOR A SUBMARINE RIDE ?.

Heres a Wade shop drawing of a 10B. I don't know what the "Morganite" reference is about... maybe a company name? The 1957 date makes...
Jul 1, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread WADE 10 LATHE ???? ANYBODY WANT TO GO FOR A SUBMARINE RIDE ?.

That's true, but of the few 10B lathes that have surfaced only one has actually been equipped with a lead screw and threading capabilities.

Jul 1, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread WADE 10 LATHE ???? ANYBODY WANT TO GO FOR A SUBMARINE RIDE ?.

As Neil says, the 10B are extremely rare. Each one seems to have been nearly a one-off machine. It would appear that Wade never really...

Jul 1, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread 19”x42” Cincinnati hydrashift lathe.

My experience with purchasing from HGR over the years is that nearly everything has some sort of problem... that's why it's being...

Jun 9, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread New tooling on old lathes or mills.

That lathe was purpose built/modified for refinishing printing rollers. Not a good choice to use for anything else, as it lacks some...

Jun 6, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread Hardinge HLV-H... ugly but very nice condition.... great for cosmetic restore - eBay auction format.. 99 cents to start ! No reserve.

I am not real familiar with the different iterations of the HLV lathe family, but at least some of them cut a 60 degree center when both...

May 31, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon posted the thread Haas HRT100 4th axis setup for sale in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted.

Listing for a friend, if interested PM me and I'll pass his phone number along. Purchased new with a Haas MiniMill in 2019. MiniMill...
May 27, 2022
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Andy FitzGibbon replied to the thread WTB CXA Wedge Type Quick Change Toolpost.

I've got a brand new Aloris as well. Still in the factory wrapping. PM your email and I'll send photos if interested.

May 26, 2022

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