for those who like MACHINE TOOLS

Discussion in 'Metal Boat Building' started by Guest62110524, Mar 9, 2009.

  1. Guest62110524

    Guest62110524 Previous Member

  2. Guest62110524

    Guest62110524 Previous Member

    Mine was same but shorter in bed

    essential for metal builders, IMO
     
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  3. tazmann
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    tazmann Senior Member

    Yep they sure are handy
    I have an old south bend 16" x 10' built in the early 40's
    Little worn but still more acurate than I LOL
     
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    Something to remember about old machines, many say that a new one is far more accurate....why.....it was made by an old machine!
     
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    that made me larf lubbs
     
  6. tazmann
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    Good ol milling machine is a lot of fun also. I bought some 316 stainless bar and planin to make some T tracks. Should be better than bolting aluminum ones down on steel decks.
    Ever seen the price of 316 stainless sail track ?
     
  7. apex1

    apex1 Guest

    Stu, shure you´ll not edit that?............:D ..................sorry, could´nt resist.
     

  8. Guest62110524

    Guest62110524 Previous Member

    your sense of humour is most definitely not so teutonic:))
     
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