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That's partly why i'm umming and ahhing, tbh, sickpup.
I'd like another lathe, but it's not that much of an upgrade, if at all, than the Drummond Brothers one i already have, already have a drill press (in fact, i've just remembered i've actually got two!), the planer would be nice to have for when i do need one, and the router table would probably be quite useful in general....so it's not like i really need it all.
It's just if it is a good price i might go for it. But i don't want to shell out 500 unless it's definitely a better deal than i could get, than if i just kept an eye on gumtree for good deals if and when they come up. ____________________ A Guide To Powerbands |
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Don't know too much about metalworking, I do know enough about woodworking to tell you that if you only need a router table occasionally, you can make one from a piece of plywood with a hole in the middle, I've just made one.
Regarding the planer, can you get new blades for it, are the existing ones still sharp and does it still plane accurately, ie. will it produce two, smooth, parallel faces? If the answer to any of those questions is no, it's probably not worth it. ____________________ "Everybody needs money, that's why they call it money!" |
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Polarbear wrote: | Do you do both? |
Yes, but more metal than wood atm. I'd probably work with wood a bit more if i had the tools (like the planer).
Quote: | I'm guessing the Myford is something like an A5 not a 7 which would be well worth the money.) |
Unfortunately all i have is that pretty rubbish pic of it, haven't seen it in the flesh yet.
Riejufixing wrote: | Do you get a lot of stuff with them including original accessories? |
I'm not sure, as the person selling doesn't really know much about the stuff at all (father's equipment who died).
Quote: | The drill looks like "Nu Tool". |
Ah, so just a budget brand then. Think they used to make B&Q branded stuff.
Quote: | Does the router table come with a router (make/model)? |
Pretty sure it's with the router, but i don't know the brand.
Quote: | Do they all atually work? Are they in good condition? |
Unfortunately the person selling lives nowhere near the place it's all at, so i won't know until i get there to buy/not buy it all. Only have the pics to go on for now.
Suntan Sid wrote: | that if you only need a router table occasionally, you can make one from a piece of plywood with a hole in the middle |
I've got a cheap router already, and a table for it is one of those things i've wanted to make for a while now, but other stuff keeps taking priority and i never seem to be able to get around to it. It definitely be cheaper though!
Quote: | Regarding the planer, can you get new blades for it, are the existing ones still sharp and does it still plane accurately, ie. will it produce two, smooth, parallel faces? If the answer to any of those questions is no, it's probably not worth it. |
The blades you can still get, and are around a tenner. As for it's accuracy, i really don't know. I'd have to test it when i'm there to be sure.
Cheers for the replies, guys. Been very helpful. Feeling that while it might be a good deal, it might not be quite good enough for me, seeing as i have versions of 2.5 of the 4 things already. Will let you know how it goes! ____________________ A Guide To Powerbands |
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Looks like a Myford ML2, not the most desirable of machines not even having a reversing tumbler and a very skinny spindle.
I could think of better ways to spend £500 TBH. ____________________ a.k.a 'Geri'
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Not quite right but why let a good negging get in the way of the truth eh Bluezedd?
Nu-Tools and Nu-tool were the old school decent heavy weight bits of machinery whereas Nutool was what they started to import as consumer level crap sold at DIY shops which is why the name is ever so slightly different. The later stuff was China manufactured badge engineered stuff and slowly the whole company went over to it.
Same company, VERY different product ranges.
Take a look on ebay as its a good place for pictures and you will instantly see the difference, or maybe not as you are more interested in negging me than getting the facts straight |
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sickpup wrote: |
Not quite right but why let a good negging get in the way of the truth eh Bluezedd?
Nu-Tools and Nu-tool were the old school decent heavy weight bits of machinery whereas Nutool was what they started to import as consumer level crap sold at DIY shops which is why the name is ever so slightly different. The later stuff was China manufactured badge engineered stuff and slowly the whole company went over to it.
Same company, VERY different product ranges.
Take a look on ebay as its a good place for pictures and you will instantly see the difference, or maybe not as you are more interested in negging me than getting the facts straight |
It's just a drill mate, don't get too worked up about it. |
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The hole argument is boring |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 239 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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