What Red Flags Do You See?

IamNotImportant said:
looks like there is two missing.. one on the lower right and one on the upper left..
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They're probably not missing, they're just snapped off, and shorter than normal. Round ram, obviously not treated very well, I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. It's sitting on a clean floor, so it got moved there from who knows what environment.
 
akjeff said:
They're probably not missing, they're just snapped off, and shorter than normal. Round ram, obviously not treated very well, I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. It's sitting on a clean floor, so it got moved there from who knows what environment.
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This is what i want to read.. good looking out
 
akjeff said:
They're probably not missing, they're just snapped off, and shorter than normal. Round ram, obviously not treated very well, I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. It's sitting on a clean floor, so it got moved there from who knows what environment.
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i seen a tag on the one X axis wheel.. i am thinking it was picked up in a auction for lil of nothing..
 
So i shot the guy a message asking if he bought it at a auction.. this is the response that i got from him:

"I do buy them at auction. I bring them back to my shop. Check operation of the machine and make sure all items function. If it is in need of repair, I will repair it or give you a list of what is needed and pricing before you buy. You can imagine if a business is going under maintenance and repair budget is first to go. I do my best to take care of all the hurtles between you and a good working mill. Weather (his spelling) that is delivery, phase conversion, cleaning and painting, tuning,, ECT. Most of the people who buy from me, need this tool to do a job. Not for the mill to become a job in and of its self"
 
The lack of paint on the front of the saddle is likely normal; my mill is unpainted metal in that spot and most original machines seem to be this way.

I'd pass w/o even going to look at it for the reasons most mentioned; looks to be a bit on the worse side of average for use & wear. I'd personally want to see a DRO and X power feed at a 2-3k price point. You won't know if it's a really usable and tight machine worth the $2k without getting your hands on it.
 
keeena said:
The lack of paint on the front of the saddle is likely normal; my mill is unpainted metal in that spot and most original machines seem to be this way.

I'd pass w/o even going to look at it for the reasons most mentioned; looks to be a bit on the worse side of average for use & wear. I'd personally want to see a DRO and X power feed at a 2-3k price point. You won't know if it's a really usable and tight machine worth the $2k without getting your hands on it.
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thanks.. i messaged him that i am going to pass on it.. keep looking
 
It's always worth a look. Just don't be disappointed if its rough. Lol
 
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