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Old 09-23-2012, 11:07 AM
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What to add to the shop ?

a brother out !!!
Current shop tool inventory

I have
(1) KMG grinder (8'' wheel)
(1) KMG platten attachment (tool arms and tool rests for both)
(2) drill press's
(1) wood band saw
(1) metal band saw
(1) 4 x 36 belt sander
(1) KMG - frwd / rev KMG 9'' disc
hand tools galore
small anvil / vise's

what I'm considering
a KMG horizontal 2 x 48
an oven (paragon) (leaning towards this)
maybe another KMG Chasis ?
small wheel attachment ?
another disc ?
Oh what a dilemma to be in !!!

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Rob
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Old 09-23-2012, 12:42 PM
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The horizontal belt grinder will be helpful, and I'd certainly endorse a Paragon furnace.
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Old 09-23-2012, 03:52 PM
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The horizontal belt grinder will be helpful, and I'd certainly endorse a Paragon furnace.
thanks Don , appreciate your feedback the other day as well !!
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Old 09-28-2012, 10:40 AM
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The horizontal belt grinder will be helpful, and I'd certainly endorse a Paragon furnace.

the horizontal is on hold Don as much as I want one, however I think the Paragon will be the next best piece in the shop.........so it's on order !!
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Old 09-28-2012, 10:50 AM
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A horizontal is one of the tools that make it easier to do some tasks, but not really necessary.

After the Paragon, a Rc tester will be very helpful. I test every piece.
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man, I wish I had your problem.
My next purchase will be another bastard mill hand file.
I'd like to know how that Paragon works out when you get it, I have one on my wish list.


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man, I wish I had your problem.
My next purchase will be another bastard mill hand file.
I'd like to know how that Paragon works out when you get it, I have one on my wish list.
I'll let you know for sure, heat treating will be very new to me as I've been sending mine away for a long time now. I'm scared to add up the cost of that over the years !!
time to take the plunge and get at'r myself !!
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Old 09-28-2012, 11:08 AM
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A horizontal is one of the tools that make it easier to do some tasks, but not really necessary.

After the Paragon, a Rc tester will be very helpful. I test every piece.
thanks Don , any tester in particular I should lean towards ?
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Old 09-28-2012, 01:13 PM
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Mine is one of the cheapest inports, probably from Enco or MSC. It has served me perfectly over 20 years, probably 25 years.
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