Short version, I got one of these for free (at least I'm pretty sure it's this one): https://www.harborfreight.com/two-speed-variable-bench-mill-drill-machine-44991.html
Longer version: The shop where I work bought one of these 3-4 years ago, used it a couple of times, set it outside (under cover though) and left it. Everyone involved with that project has quit, retired or been fired. During the clean up after the new boss got here I expressed an interest in it so it got sent home with me along with either the clamp kit or block and clamp set (I'm not sure which I have).
There's surface rust on the chuck and handles and the plastic accordion baffle thing needs replacing but it runs and has either been converted to belt drive from gear drive or the other way around, I forget which.
The first two things I'd like to know are, is it worth a crap and what can I do with it AFA 1911 work and maybe some 80% stuff later on?
Thanks!
Longer version: The shop where I work bought one of these 3-4 years ago, used it a couple of times, set it outside (under cover though) and left it. Everyone involved with that project has quit, retired or been fired. During the clean up after the new boss got here I expressed an interest in it so it got sent home with me along with either the clamp kit or block and clamp set (I'm not sure which I have).
There's surface rust on the chuck and handles and the plastic accordion baffle thing needs replacing but it runs and has either been converted to belt drive from gear drive or the other way around, I forget which.
The first two things I'd like to know are, is it worth a crap and what can I do with it AFA 1911 work and maybe some 80% stuff later on?
Thanks!