Lathe Tool Grinding Models

[vtcnc]

Not mine...spotted these on Craigslist this morning. Maybe someone would be interested.

tool models
https://vermont.craigslist.org/tls/d/west-charleston-tool-models/6782260807.html



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[benmychree]

The dude likes them quite a lot -----

 

[Dabbler]

they seem to be the type used by that famous Randy K guy. If they are, they are worth every penny!

 

[mmcmdl]

Here I've been throwing my extra wood into the firepit I just burned $3,000,000 worth of tooling .

 

[benmychree]

If they were worth that kind of money, I'd start making them!

 

[Dabbler]

They are only worth it because Randy is now deceased (I think). He used to sell them to his students when he taught metalworking to them. I really don't remember what they cost then. I don't think he has taught in over 20 years, but If you want to start making models of this size (12" X 1 5/8 square) with ACCURATE angles - go ahead, there is a market for them. A non-antique version should sell for about 40$ plus shipping...

 

[vtcnc]

These are about 1-1/2 hours from me. I sent him a note but haven’t heard back. Who is Randy K?


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[mmcmdl]

Who is Randy K?

He must have been a very wealthy woodworker if he was selling these !

 

[Dabbler]

I can't remember how to spell his last name... It began with Kh... something like Khoupot (but I know that's not quite right) He wrote books on hobby machining and model railroading in the 60s and 70s...

 

[vtcnc]

Do you mean Rudy Kouhoupt?


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