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Unread 10-12-2002, 21:40
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If you guys really want one check our your local auctions. When businesses shut down their stuff can go cheep. I've seen lathes and mills go for a few thousand.

But if you want tools auction are great too! I have picked up micrometers for as little as $10 bucks a piece. They have all sorts of things from mics to metal. A lot of tool makers and machinist are up there in age and once they pass on their wives don't want the stuff. I know it sounds morbed but I think they would like to see their stuff put to good use, and trust me they collect everything!!! And let's face it their junk is our robot!