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dcheff

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So i was dropping off a load of scrap today when i turned a corner, the clouds parted, the rains ceased, angels started singing. I saw a leblond regal 24" lathe sitting next to a giant pile of rubble. I went up to it and instantly knew it was going home with me. I am going back out tomorrow with tools to tear the machine down a bit to make sure the internals are still good. I am at least going to rehome this machine, but if it works better than my sidney then i will keep the leblond. I just couldnt leave this machine to be melted down. Just wanted to post since ive finally came into one of these deals im always jealous of
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So i was dropping off a load of scrap today when i turned a corner, the clouds parted, the rains ceased, angels started singing. I saw a leblond regal 24" lathe sitting next to a giant pile of rubble. I went up to it and instantly knew it was going home with me. I am going back out tomorrow with tools to tear the machine down a bit to make sure the internals are still good. I am at least going to rehome this machine, but if it works better than my sidney then i will keep the leblond. I just couldnt leave this machine to be melted down. Just wanted to post since ive finally came into one of these deals im always jealous of
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Holy ****! That thing is huge! You could fit the empire state building between those centers. I am so happy for you. That's a nice heep of metal. Some guys have all the luck. I had to shell out thousands for a Taiwanese lathe.

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So i was dropping off a load of scrap today when i turned a corner, the clouds parted, the rains ceased, angels started singing. I saw a leblond regal 24" lathe sitting next to a giant pile of rubble. I went up to it and instantly knew it was going home with me. I am going back out tomorrow with tools to tear the machine down a bit to make sure the internals are still good. I am at least going to rehome this machine, but if it works better than my sidney then i will keep the leblond. I just couldnt leave this machine to be melted down. Just wanted to post since ive finally came into one of these deals im always jealous of
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Some people have all the luck.
 
Good job on the save!! I don't do lottos but am feeling lucky so maybe I will visit the scrappers today.
 
I hope the old girl turns out to be savable - it's such a pity to see great old iron like that going to the scrap yard.
 
So i was dropping off a load of scrap today when i turned a corner, the clouds parted, the rains ceased, angels started singing. I saw a leblond regal 24" lathe sitting next to a giant pile of rubble. I went up to it and instantly knew it was going home with me. I am going back out tomorrow with tools to tear the machine down a bit to make sure the internals are still good. I am at least going to rehome this machine, but if it works better than my sidney then i will keep the leblond. I just couldnt leave this machine to be melted down. Just wanted to post since ive finally came into one of these deals im always jealous of
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Great find
 
Any chance we might know how much you paid for it?
My guess is that it weighs 10000 lbs. :)
 
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