Obituarie for a good trusted friend Mr Fosdick shortly

Phil in Montana

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Jul 31, 2007

Location

Missoula Mt

• Aug 9, 2020

• #1

I am sad to report that Mr fosdick will die this next friday, He was hatched Oct 1982 at the cost of over a mil $ but no one wants to take care of him anymore and I can not, new shop has not the room. Anyone want to save him from the breakers? He is a big fellow 4E 12x12x12, DC drive and loaded with tooling 30x54 table in like new shape,DRO,milling feeds, a real joy to run.... The last job 2 weeks ago was billed out at 2.5K...He can earn his keep....$2000.00 and he is yours plus the move/loading cost 20 k lbs...for pics go to missoula c/l I am very sick about this but Mr Fosdick is in the way and has to go.....Phil 406549.....50...81 Montana

 

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neilho

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Mar 23, 2006

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Vershire, Vermont

• Aug 9, 2020

• #2

Here's the link to it

 

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dalmatiangirl61

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Jan 31, 2011

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BFE Nevada/San Marcos Tx

• Aug 9, 2020

• #3

If I was 20 years younger, or at least still had a 20,000 sq ft shop, I'd take it. Sure hope someone steps up to the plate

 

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Blazemaster

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Oct 13, 2009

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Olympia, Wa

• Aug 9, 2020

• #4

Cool machine, doesn't look like 20k pounds but i'm sure there is a lot i'm not seeing. The real cost is in moving this beast.

 

gbent

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Mar 14, 2005

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Kansas

• Aug 9, 2020

• #5

Blazemaster said:

Cool machine, doesn't look like 20k pounds but i'm sure there is a lot i'm not seeing. The real cost is in moving this beast.

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No, moving is a one time cost. The expense is in keeping a roof over his head and room for appropriately sized work pieces to be moved to and from the table.

What does Mr Fosdick use for a spindle taper?

 

Phil in Montana

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Jul 31, 2007

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Missoula Mt

• Aug 10, 2020

• #6

A one of a kind Fosdick, 1 1/2 inch shank with 2 keys and two detents for two cams to grab, there is 30 or so to fit it so its not a problem...Phil

 

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DDoug

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Oct 18, 2005

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NW Pa

• Aug 10, 2020

• #7

You had paying work for it only 2 weeks ago ?

And now it's scrapper time ?

Wow your rough.

 

Phil in Montana

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Jul 31, 2007

Location

Missoula Mt

• Aug 10, 2020

• #8

Rent, taxes, power, 2.5k is chump change in the real world, and the winters , 2k in heat bills, need to down size and move...all takes time....a one man shop can not live in a 7000 ft building...Phil

 

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Garwood

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Oct 10, 2009

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Oregon

• Aug 10, 2020

• #9

Phil in Montana said:

a one man shop can not live in a 7000 ft building...Phil

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Actually a one man shop can do quite well in 7000 ft shop. Probably best to own the building though.

Sure about 30" x 54" travels? That thing should be 20 tons+ if it was that big. Looks much smaller than that to me.