CentexMachineShop
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 12, 2020
- Location
- Bastrop
I have a line on a Pratt Whitney 3B jig borer that needs to be moved ASAP. I guess the topic is more a generalized question of if this type of machine could be useful in an all manual hydraulic shop. Primarily building custom cylinders etc. also we take on one off job shop type stuff. Ton of shaft/keyway repair and line boring. Those who do have a jig borer and use it (however infrequently) what do you use it for that it does better than any other machine?. Trying to justify the sqft and honestly don’t know much about them. Good for bolt patterns and valve blocks I suppose? It’s in good shape quiet running. Looks to weigh about 15grand and not too top heavy. Moving it isn’t an issue.i do remember my brother and I admiring the one John O has. The one that needs moving isn’t quite as a looker, but still respectable.