Moore Milling machine - $890 (Reno, NV)

[projectnut]

I've always wanted a Jig Bore. There was a Moore #2 in one of our shops, but at the time it was for sale I had my hands more than full with other things. A few years ago I found a Moore #1 and a Linley MK 1A, both in excellent shape, and well tooled in our area. Both were in the $1,000.00 range. This time procrastination got the best of me and I missed out on both of them.

Even though room is tight I've vowed that if another comes along at the right price, in good condition. and well tooled I'm going to make the sacrifice.

 

[cjtoombs]

Moore made great equipment,but hasn't the jig bores went the same way as the shapers?

I think for the hobbyist, the shaper would be more useful than the jig borer. Most hobbyists don't need to locate holes to .0001 accuracy, while ripping off metal on flat surfaces with a cheap, easily sharpened lathe tool is fairly handy, especially for roughing.

 

[talvare]

That machine is a Model 1 1/2
For whatever that's worth
Ted