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Finally got the beast loaded on our trailer and moved into the new shop. It is a Wells Index Model 845 SN#:15065 B&S #9 Taper with a 2hp 3ph motor, she weighed in at 3200LBS with accessories. It also looks to have power feed for all three table axis and a one shot lube system. I have yet to put power to it but that will happen Saturday. After the loss of my previous machine shop it is so nice to be building up my new one.. There is a 16" South Bend with a 54" bed waiting for me to pick it up next....
The mill is very dirty but the bed doesn't have a single chip in it. The movement is good without slop, it might be a real jewel after I clean it up a little. The warehouse I purchased it from broke both the table handles moving it around so I will either need to source or make some for it. A little work to do on the old girl but I got the mill SUPER cheap. It will be fun to see what how it runs, I have always had Bridgeports.....
The mill is very dirty but the bed doesn't have a single chip in it. The movement is good without slop, it might be a real jewel after I clean it up a little. The warehouse I purchased it from broke both the table handles moving it around so I will either need to source or make some for it. A little work to do on the old girl but I got the mill SUPER cheap. It will be fun to see what how it runs, I have always had Bridgeports.....
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