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I'm not sure if the right forum for this but I want to create a thread getting peoples input on a mill build I'm working on. I'm very much in the design phase and while I have bought some stuff for the project in is only when there has been an exceptional deal. Here are my design goals for...

I just purchased a 7" South Bend Shaper at a local auction site. I've had my eyes peeled for one for years now, so I'm super stoked to have located such a nice example. Now the homework begins. A thorough inspection, purchasing correct lube oil, test runs. I'm very excited to give this...