The problem with dry wood shavings on oiled steel, is they soak up the oil. Leaving the metal unprotected - and in contact with wood, that tends to attract moisture too. As well as being a bit acidic sometimes.
I'll have more pics tomorrow, hopefully. Arranged to pick up all the accessories then, lighten the machine where possible, measure for transport, etc. And if I can remember this time, will be able to tell the brand and model number, instead of looking like a fool.
And btw, I've already been told to NOT remove the headstock.
Tautech thanks for those links. I should send that guy pics of my old Sheraton model A lathe, since it seems to be a pretty early one, and he asks for them.
There are a bunch of large CNC lathes listed in Sydney for $1. The "PLEASE take it away!" price.
I bought a new router.
This router runs the most sophisticated software I have seen so far: RouterOS.
Steep learning curve, I'm sure, but I'll learn.
Oops, just bought another Deckel for an incredible price
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/modellbau-und-hobby/werkzeuge-und-zubehoer/werkzeuge/werkzeugfraesmaschine-deckel-fp2nc/v/an935098816/
Have to fix it though, but it's a Dialog 4, so it should be easy.
Will pick it up in the next few days, can't wait for it.
...I need help.
...I need help.
due to a recent heart attack and resulting, a lateral hemiplegia (lossing walk and arm with hand) this is my new gadget:
a Compex theta 500.......
and this
a Compex theta 500.......
ps:after shopping discover that for hemiplegia theta 600 have more and specific programs somebody know how to upgrade as a "rigol DS"? (FUNDS EXHAUSTED)
happy to be alive but my live forced to stand by for some months..... don't worry near 50 old, things happens.
Today I brought this HP3466A bench meter on Ebay, it was a bit scruffy and had a broken handle, no test leads or manual and the seller said that they had powered it up and it lit up but could not test it further. I made an offer way below his asking price and was somewhat surprised when he accepted it.
I got it home and switched it on plugged in some meter leads and the "b" segment of the last digit was not working, so off came the lid and there was another surprise waiting for me, it actually had the battery option fitted and a quick voltage measurement showed that it a small charge in it so was hopefully working and only wanted charging? I cleaned up the contacts that I could see with switch cleaner, undid and remade any plug and socket connections and powered it up, yep, "b" segment was working.
I ran through some spot checks on known currents, resistances and voltages and I had another surprise, it was in calibration. I glued the handle back together again and left it to set, cleaned up the meter and removed a ton of old calibration stickers, the newest one was 2002 and left the battery on charge. Later I refitted the handle and disconnected the line and the meter was running on battery power, so now not only did I have yet another bench meter but also another DMM portable meter. so it really was a great bargain for me
To get a better idea of real market value, look only at sold listings, not asking prices on unsold listings.
It also depends on the item, asking price, usual price, known issues / faults etc. I paid multiple thousand type sums for an "As is" 3458, with the RAM warning. It went well, ultimately saving me several thousand dollars - but the risk was not small. The history of the dealer, photos, and the type of instrument also come into the equation.
I am not good at microprocessors, especially 1980s types - so I avoid items in which that could be a significant issue.
Rob
Heartbreaking THz, I feel your pain. I was gunna mention something about the Aussie gene pool but think it's best not.
We're old enough to know these things happen for some reason even though we can't at the time see what.
So you're still in the market for a large faceplate.............