Thanks Rich I am #2 on a local list for $300. I'll see how that goes first
but over $400. is high for this. My limit is $350.
Lin
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Richard Ball <rich_ball@mindspring.com>wrote:
> Hey Lin,
>
> Here is a Unimat that has been on our local Seattle Craigslist for a while.
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/2115932401.html
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, WA
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" <
> grunthaner@gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 3:37 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I now
> have a free lathe : )
>
>
> List,
>> Well a little update on my lathe it must be Christmas. I had bid on a
>> Unimat
>> jewlers lathe (which days later I lost the bid) and the same day I placed
>> my bid I received a note from my principal that a local machinist was
>> donating a lathe to the school. The medium size lathe which is for metal
>> stock has a homemade motor & switch setup with loads of exposed pully's
>> and
>> belts and all the wires cut. The deal was if the school didn't want it I
>> would take it, which I did because this was a dangerous setup for kids
>> use.
>> It has no name on it and I will be contacting the PO about how to attach a
>> few tools in the box he dropped off, as I crack the youtubes to learn how
>> to
>> use it properly. The school will be buying a small mill/drill/lathe in
>> January as I am still scoping them out and I will still buy a small Unimat
>> because they are cool and cute as a kitten IMO.
>>
>> As I am on eBay I am looking for the Unimat again I stumbled across this
>> beautiful antique all in one machine. Check it out if you love tools : )
>>
>>
>>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/1930-Walter-Guilder-Model-Builder-Lathe-Collection-Rare-/120659865779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17e370b3
>>
>> I have always loved tools and my 8 years in the old fassion hardware store
>> made the love stronger but now I am more interested in antique tools and
>> learning how to use them. I will check with my school (Monmouth County
>> Vocational School District) to find a machinist program because tools are
>> fun! And you guys are the only people I know who understand that ; )
>>
>> Lin
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