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    Any information on "Turnex CNC" labelled machines?

    i have a Turnex chucker. it has a very interesting history coming out of the Brunson Optical Tooling company in the late '90s. its been an amazing journey for my ambitions as a unique machine & the CNC paradigm it offered.
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    OT - Ford Rouge Factory Tour - Worth it??

    +1 ! many times over for the Greenfield museum experience. my Grandfather had retired from Lear Siegler/National Twist drill so my mom & the missery group trekked up for a family holiday at Dearborn Inn. most holidays were spent at Williamsburg Village but this time he wanted us to do...
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    Questions about large industrial auctions.

    I too, took the opportunity for a site survey. the equation for chaos is sizable, unfortunately. in my view the Olinger group are the group i am going to use as i have dealt with them in the past & they have always been very intelligent about the customer, the job & the cost. after a phone...
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    What color did you Paint your machines? Lets see photos.

    smthn diff . . . took a month to get to this point and 5 years later still can't decide on paint color . . . i like this pewter look & my eyes certainly "feel" this unique visual texture -- but the logical part of me knows it won't work. it is amazing how i feel when i approach this machine...
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    Wysong 1452 power shear - new addition to the shop & need some guidance ...

    greetings Gbent, appreciate the reply. duly noted about the eventual target location & the need for the leveling. the trailer is temporary while i wait for another friend & his heavy duty skid loader to get the 1452 off & planted. btw - the Wysong back gauge assembly seems to be an amazing...
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    tig welding aluminum

    OP, the essence of cleanliness was brought up --- i would like to add another cleaning aid . . .. Scotchbrite roloc wheels in a drill or an air grinder. pricey . . . yes. try them & make a determination for your cleaning tool choices. and - buying them by the box has brought my unit price...
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    Wysong 1452 power shear - new addition to the shop & need some guidance ...

    greetings, meet the new addition to my shop . . . . and a bit of a story for a little interest - picked up a couple of Di Acro 16g pan/box brakes and a Di Acro notcher. all in pretty good shape & for fair money. however, came home without 1 of the 2 Di Acro 24" power shears . . . .... kind of...
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