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I need a surface plate. Anyone know of a good deal on a 24x24" or similar?
There's a 24" x 36" Mitutoyo grade AA on Craigslist in Atlanta.
Mitutoyo 24"x36"x6" Grade AA Granite Surface Plate Mobile Stand -...
Mitutoyo 24" x 36" x 6" Grade AA Machinist Granite Surface Plate w/ Mobile Base Laboratory Grade...atlanta.craigslist.org
It looks to be a pretty nice one on a stand.
I would bet the owner is willing to negotiate on the price. I was able to purchase a Challenge brand 24 x 36 cast iron plate a couple years ago for $100.00. Surface plates of that size are heavy (mine weighs just under 500 lbs.) and shipping would cost a fortune. sellers have to rely on local customers who can transport it themselves. It might be worth a call. Even if the seller isn't interested in your offer at this time leave your phone number. It's likely there won't be much interest and he may return the call.
As a point of reference doing an advance search of sold items on eBay there are several of the same size that have sold for $200.00 to $250.00