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I don't understand your reasoning. So what if the seller is trying to get the max amount via auction?. Maybe it's a widow that needs every penny? Selling...

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Why is it sleazy? Do you want to pay auction fees, like a 15% buyers premium?

I frequently list items as "$nnn OBO". Most buyers...

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If money is not a problem... Hardinge 5C step collets (also called step chucks) are the way to go.

My lathes all have 5C collet capability,...

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Copper is generally not considered and easy material to machine. When we needed to drill a series of .020" through holes in 3/4" square copper...

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Carbide inserts from China.....I have mixed feelings about these. You get an insert at a bargain price. On the other hand there's a 99.9% chance it's...

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I don't know about Kennametal currently. In the past they were notorious for using only proprietary inserts in their cutting tool holders. That way...

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Yeah, that's funny. Some, like on my 1966, had the outer body panels galvanized, or some other process, to prevent rust. It was like whatever they did...

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Where is that?

I may have been a little harsh in my Scout criticism. Mostly, it's the older Scouts that were disasters....

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My son and I both had International Scouts we 4 wheeled with. Mine a 1966, his a later Scout II. Worst pieces of poorly engineered junk there ever ...

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The Craftsman unit is a complete piece of crap. The one I had was mostly plastic although the one in one of the linked videos looks like it has aluminum...