Craigslist funny time!

**michiganbuck** · 02-18-2021, 12:57 PM

He may be using this for reference.
The Original Saw Company 20" Super Duty Radial Arm Saw 3553

**digger doug** · 02-18-2021, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by michiganbuck

He may be using this for reference.
The Original Saw Company 20" Super Duty Radial Arm Saw 3553

Yes, the ad did mention it.
and yes it's a 16" in single phase.

**digger doug** · 03-03-2021, 09:28 AM

Upgraded Mini Lathe - tools - by owner - sale

**TGTool** · 03-03-2021, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by digger doug

Upgraded Mini Lathe - tools - by owner - sale

Lots of upgrades but I'm surprised he didn't go all the way and bring the motor up to 2 HP. Well, an opportunity open to the new owner.

**gustafson** · 03-03-2021, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by digger doug

Odd. brand new NOS, so hard to put a real "todays" price on it.
But I think the price is a wee bit off.....
DELTA 33-410 16" LONG ARM RADIAL SAW w/ 4 BLADES - tools - by owner...

I was unaware Delta made this style saw this late. The split arm is so much more useful than the usual pivot from the post style

**Dualkit** · 03-03-2021, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by digger doug

Upgraded Mini Lathe - tools - by owner - sale

He claims to have used the full swing and made a 7" part. I have done quite a few "don't try this at home" operations when I lacked a lot of equipment starting out, but I wouldn't try that wearing a suit of armor.

**Spud** · 03-03-2021, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Dualkit

He claims to have used the full swing and made a 7" part. I have done quite a few "don't try this at home" operations when I lacked a lot of equipment starting out, but I wouldn't try that wearing a suit of armor.

And claims accuracy of + or - 0.0002" . Would that be runout?

There is just no way a Harbor Freight lathe would have give that accuracy unless there was some major rework and replacement of parts, such that it wasn't a HF lathe anymore, correct ?

The HLVH at our college will hold tenths, according to the instructor, but the other larger manual lathes won't. This HF lathe is supposed to be as accurate as an HLVH

**Dualkit** · 03-03-2021, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Spud

The HLVH at our college will hold tenths, according to the instructor, but the other larger manual lathes won't. This HF lathe is supposed to be as accurate as an HLVH

I always wondered what people mean by that on a piece of manual equipment. Are they claiming if they don't upset the x-axis dial it will repeat on a quantity of the same parts or that if dialed down to the same spot the cut diameter varies no more than +/- .0002? I would venture a guess due to lack of rigidity an HF 7 x 10 lathe won't even hold +/-.0002 in the same cut along the z-axis.

**L Vanice** · 03-03-2021, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Spud

And claims accuracy of + or - 0.0002" . Would that be runout?

There is just no way a Harbor Freight lathe would have give that accuracy unless there was some major rework and replacement of parts, such that it wasn't a HF lathe anymore, correct ?

The HLVH at our college will hold tenths, according to the instructor, but the other larger manual lathes won't. This HF lathe is supposed to be as accurate as an HLVH

Quote from the ad: "...collets with very good accuracy (+- .0002 typical)." And no collets are shown or listed in the ad.

I have seen collets from China listed on eBay with a claim of .0002" accuracy. I suppose it is possible, sometimes, but I would not bet on it. And collet accuracy says nothing about the lathe's accuracy or the collet chuck's accuracy.

Larry

**Spud** · 03-03-2021, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by L Vanice

Quote from the ad: "...collets with very good accuracy (+- .0002 typical)." And no collets are shown or listed in the ad.

I have seen collets from China listed on eBay with a claim of .0002" accuracy. I suppose it is possible, sometimes, but I would not bet on it. And collet accuracy says nothing about the lathe's accuracy or the collet chuck's accuracy.

Larry

Ahh ok, I guess I read his description wrong. How would he ascertain the collets were the stated accuracy on that lathe without the lathe being atleast as accurate?

**digger doug** · 03-03-2021, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Spud

Ahh ok, I guess I read his description wrong. How would he ascertain the collets were the stated accuracy on that lathe without the lathe being atleast as accurate?

Because the whole advert is a big lie ?

I wonder why he didn't add a toolpost grinder to it ?

**Spruewell** · 03-03-2021, 12:57 PM

not seeing any sign of collets in the pictures. Just a pile of the cheapest tooling available to accompany it. That thing has a chuck on it that I wouldn't trust to hold .02"

**JohnEvans** · 03-03-2021, 01:11 PM

He is probably measuring his .0002 with a yardstick! LOL

**smokey12** · 03-03-2021, 01:39 PM

With a 7" piece, it would be like a cartoon - where the lathe itself would spin around and the 7" piece would stay stationary.

**digger doug** · 03-07-2021, 05:48 PM

Machinist needed - wanted - by owner - sale

I'm not really sure what the advert wants.....

**MetalCarnage** · 03-07-2021, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by digger doug

Machinist needed - wanted - by owner - sale

I'm not really sure what the advert wants.....

Wow, he must work for the government!

-Ron

**dkmc** · 03-07-2021, 07:08 PM

He's building a gun!
Call the cops!

**michiganbuck** · 03-08-2021, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by dkmc

He's building a gun!
Call the cops!

likely a bb gun part or device. We need to get rid of those and then slingshots, throwing size stones and rocks, and pea shooters. likely need to also get rid of hammers, screwdrivers, pencils with a sharp point.