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Bought this from a guy for a really good deal and today I think it was really a steal considering the rigidness, accuracy, and the compact footprint of the machine, but I would like to learn more about it.
Its called a Zip-Cut made from Waber tool and eng. I think its from the late 50's to mid 60's. When I look it up online I only get there current product that goes by the same name, and that tool is made to drill holes in frame tubing horizontally. No history on this machine can be found online and the original owner, and myself at a later date, called the company and they have not recollection of making this machine. Was it used to train students in a school? was it a small toolroom/ prototype mill like the old Clausings or Rusnoks? or was it just a much bigger, glorified Benchmaster, I dont know. But its stout, American made and extremely accurate. No retractable quill and the head is fixed, so its rigid like a small horizontal mill. Its rare the net has NO info on something so Im sorta lost on getting the dimsion on bearings and spare parts if needed without tearing the thing apart. Runs great as its had minimum run time. the guy that had it used for bout half a year and put it away. I currently converted it to cnc so it work like a small Trax/Partner mill. Any info is greatly appreciated.
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