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Unread 06-30-2014, 08:37 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by alanint View Post
The issue is that they stopped offering this item years ago. What is the date on your catalogue?
Quite old - 70's probably (they didn't date them back then, but it's No 10).

I can't see any machinist charging $180 for this work. Sorry. Just my opinion.

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You have a combo Mill/Lathe in your basement. Some of us are not that fortunate, and have to pay the going rate to those who are equipped for the work...
The whole idea behind 90% of my posts is that you CAN get that equipment, for about what a 1937 S/42 in 90% shape or better costs...And you CAN take a course in metal working at your local trade school, at night...

It's not a question of FORTUNATE...
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