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Over the past two years I have been collecting small machine tools for my home shop. Holding on to the best of the best machines I could find. I plan to just make models and other small stuff as a hobby. Its just a small 12' x 10' space but with lots of moving things around on paper I can fit most of what I "think" I will need. I am close to setting things up. I just need to do some final touches to the tools before bringing them home. Now that things are almost ready I figured I would share a few pics of the machines I decided on.
RUSNOCK 850 MILLING MACHINE
History:
Got this from a good friend/dealer in CT named Ed (AKA Why). He has a knack for finding interesting stuff, so I told him to call me when he gets an odd piece. So I got a call the other day, something like this.... Hey J, got something you might want... small mill.... says Russnook on it.... after a 5 sec pause I knew what he was talking about. After sending a pic we agreed on a price, not cheap but he is a friend and we all need to make money.
I replaced the motor you see in the pic with an original one with the built in for/rev switch. I just tore it down to clean it up and see if I need any parts. So far so good, replaced a few bolts so far.
Total Investment: 1000.00
Pic is as found.
RUSNOCK 850 MILLING MACHINE
History:
Got this from a good friend/dealer in CT named Ed (AKA Why). He has a knack for finding interesting stuff, so I told him to call me when he gets an odd piece. So I got a call the other day, something like this.... Hey J, got something you might want... small mill.... says Russnook on it.... after a 5 sec pause I knew what he was talking about. After sending a pic we agreed on a price, not cheap but he is a friend and we all need to make money.
I replaced the motor you see in the pic with an original one with the built in for/rev switch. I just tore it down to clean it up and see if I need any parts. So far so good, replaced a few bolts so far.
Total Investment: 1000.00
Pic is as found.