Typed with a stuttering finger, or.........?

[slim_boy_fat]

We've probably all done it [or something similar], but do you reckon that's what's happened here or is the Seller wildly optimistic?

I considered messaging him to draw it to his attention, then thought better of it in case he's serious.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Myford-S...695962?hash=item4674a5399a:g:o18AAOSwnVhaKDEW

 

[Stueeee]

He may be serious, but for the rest of us.....

 

[rtbcomp]

He managed to get his phone number in.

 

[Rannsachair]

Perhaps his wife told him he must sell it, so he wants to prove that there is no interest....

 

[zx9]

He managed to get his phone number in.

Doubt anyone will call him though.

 

[grim_d]

I could nearly buy 10 of my Harrisons for that!

 

[Migmac]

Perhaps his wife told him he must sell it, so he wants to prove that there is no interest....

That was my first thought too.

 

[addjunkie]

Ring him and knock a nought off.....fantasy and reality are nver quite the same

 

[Kayos]

I’d say the biggest clue is “owned from new” probably paid a fortune for it

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I've messaged him, seemed only fair as the listing price could put serious bidders off.

 

[optima21]

it might be scene taxed as it was made in Nottingham, the modern ones are "made" in Halifax, but they will only be if they are assembled here, of course they may be shipped in ready built.

 

[Kayos]

it might be scene taxed as it was made in Nottingham, the modern ones are "made" in Halifax, but they will only be if they are assembled here, of course they may be shipped in ready built.

Do they still make them in Halifax? When I was at school all the equipment in the metal workshop said Halifax on it, shame we barely used it

 

[Burdekin]

It looks like a joiners workshop and probably believe him it's done less than 40hrs work so probably immaculate. But still only a Myford so a lot of dosh for that level of lathe.

You could get this Bantam which is a much better lathe and in great condition for £1800.
http://s237712126.websitehome.co.uk/metalworking/

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Be interesting to see if he replies to my message.

 

[Burdekin]

Be interesting to see if he replies to my message.

Give him a call and offer his some exotic shiny plastic Scottish money. ;-)

 

[God mode restorations]

It's a bit to dear......

 

[optima21]

Do they still make them in Halifax? When I was at school all the equipment in the metal workshop said Halifax on it, shame we barely used it

as far as I know they have never been made in Halifax (as in machined here). Myford lathes used to be manufactured in Nottingham, but went bust in 2011

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-14183589

The name is now owned by RDG tools and operate from the same address in halifax, which looks to be a small industrial unit of less than 3000 square ft. I think I'll be paying them a visit later this week though as I could do with a set of collets.

Boxford have been used in schools thoughout the decades and they recently moved to a new purpose built factory in Elland, they used to be made 200 yards from where I live. when I left school in the late 80's I think I applied for a job as an apprentice draughtsman there.

 

[RichardM]

Good way to advertise. If someone wants to pay that good luck to them. Even managed to get the contact details in.

I'll stick with my Boxford thanks

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Be interesting to see if he replies to my message.

That'll be a "No" then........

 

[brightspark]

as far as I know they have never been made in Halifax (as in machined here). Myford lathes used to be manufactured in Nottingham, but went bust in 2011

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-14183589


Boxford have been used in schools thoughout the decades and they recently moved to a new purpose built factory in Elland, they used to be made 200 yards from where I live. when I left school in the late 80's I think I applied for a job as an apprentice draughtsman there.

so what job did u end up doing ??