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  • 6 September 2017 at 10:22 #315500
    sean logie
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      @seanlogie69385

      Is the mk2 fixed head (none quill type) worth £400 ,seller says it’s in good condition . Interested to hear your thoughts. .. The fixed head gives a bit more room ,so to plunge an endmill the knee would have be used .

      Sean

      6 September 2017 at 10:22 #13039
      sean logie
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        6 September 2017 at 10:45 #315504
        Old Elan
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          @oldelan

          If it's the one on that well known site it is now at £300. Still a bit stiff for a Mk2 in my opinion. It also has a very nasty paint job!

          Note also that there is no pully or belt tensioner shown.

          6 September 2017 at 11:01 #315505
          JasonB
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            @jasonb

            Given your other thread about not having a decent way to raise the table may be better to hold out for one with a quill.

            6 September 2017 at 12:36 #315521
            Dave Halford
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              @davehalford22513

              Does you 2 have an output pulley on the horizontal shaft?

              Otherwise you still need two drive pullies

              Try bidding him for the 2A knee raiser and the head for £280, you only need to swap your knee spur gear onto the 2a shaft and bolt in to the back of your mast.

              Would you pay £380 plus what your 2 cost for a complete centec?

              6 September 2017 at 13:26 #315532
              sean logie
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                @seanlogie69385

                The guy has made me an offer still don’t think it’s worth it . I think what I’m in the middle of making for the knee adjustment will suit my needs . I only paid ?60 for the mill it would be easy for it to turn it into a money pit if was to chase all the parts to get the vertical head up and running . The seller has the pulley and tensioner for the head .
                Sean

                Edited By sean logie on 06/09/2017 13:28:26

                Edited By sean logie on 06/09/2017 13:28:41

                Edited By sean logie on 06/09/2017 13:28:57

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