8520 Find

I was contacted recently by a friend offering me a Clausing 8520. He said it needed cleaning so it was moderately priced. I was able to purchase it for $800. It came with a full compliment of collets, drill chuck, 2 vises. The machine is complete except for a missing x-axis power feed and the center belt guard. I'm the third owner and it is a really nice machine, perfect size for my shop, and reasonably priced. After I get it cleaned up I'll post some pictures.

WOW! Major SCORE! I'm so jealous!! LOL..

seriously, congrats and don't forget.. without pictures - it didn't happen! HAHAHA

Finally got a picture. Thought about complete rebuild but after a close examination and a few trial cuts I decided a good cleaning and a few adjustments are all that I'm going to do for now. I have enough rebuilds I have to do in my school shop. I'm going to make chips with this one. Now for a DRO.

I see this one has the riser block I have always been going to make one of those for mine