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Thomson 100 Tracer Copy Template Contour Router Milling Machine Table Bridgeport

US $1,499.00

Mineral Ridge, Ohio, United States
Jan 30th

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Here’s a Thomson Mod. 100 Tracer Copy Template Contour Router Milling Machine Table for Bridgeport type mills in Exceptional Condition! Don't have CNC?, Don't want CNC?, Don't draw in CAD?, Can't accurately dimension existing part? Can't create code?, Think "G41" is a world economic summit?, Do rotary tables make you dizzy? - YOU Need This... Overview- Workpiece is fixed to table or in vise attached to table. Template, contour pattern, broken part, etc. is fixed to "Stage" in front of/below table. The left-hand table "Handlebar" toggles upward slightly - this releases the electric X/Y axis brakes which are normally ON. The table can then be guided via handlebars precisely and effortlessly in ANY direction/s. The Stylus is engaged in the template to control limits of table travel. The Stylus Quill has a two position knob which either lifts the stylus up and out of template and releases brakes or only releases brakes when left-hand handlebar is toggled upward. Personal experience background- In my earliest days as a T&D apprentice a master moldmaker shared with me a technique know in the "rubber city" (Akron, OH) as "Jig Riding". Briefly, a thin, two dimensional complex template or jig is created (historically on a die filer). The jig generally had master dowel holes located on a known center line, somewhere outside the jig's actual profile. The jig was then installed on dowels atop/around the cavity or core to be produced (usually with a tapered end mill or form tool). The end mill's length was adjusted so that the smooth, round, un-fluted part could be very lightly "rubbed" around the jig profile with the flutes below cutting the part. This was best accomplished with the most sloppy old worn out mill in the shop as you could "feel" the cutter riding the jig through the table handwheels. It takes practice and some guys never get it. My early attempts yielded frustration and broken end mills. The next time I had the opportunity to work with this moldmaker he had a surprise for me set up on his mill and it was one of THESE... Oh my god - in the hands of a finish man - Pure Money! I loved these things since the first time I saw one in action - and even more when I got to use it. I have never used one in the "textbook method" with a template fixed to the stage - only for "jig riding". Now some REAL TALK... If you're a heavy handed clod, mill hunky machinist, hammer & chisel man or all around hack - DON'T BUY THIS! - You'll curse it and hate it. - I emphasize this was designed for use by a "finish man" with a keen sense of feel. If you snap 4-40 taps like toothpicks - you're not a "finish man" - Sorry. Stick with fixed X/Y axsis. These were produced in the 1980's by Thomson (yes, the precision linear rod/bearing people) and sold as a Bridgeport accessory. I believe they were actually marketed by Bridgeport. They cost around $3500 way back then as they are premium quality throughout. I spotted this the other day and everything I just explained "flashed back" in like two seconds - I had to buy it - I haven't seen one in forever. But today, "I don't need it and will probably never use it". My "personal collection" is already massive. To me Tool & Die is a lifestyle - not a job (like a lax bro). The "collection" occupy's more sq. ft. than the stuff we have for sale - and we "sell" industrial surplus! - It's FOR SALE... PLEASE NOTE WELL: If you don’t have the $$$ to pay for this item within 3 DAYS of purchase – Please DON’T press the “Buy It Now” button (or make an offer). Free Credit and Free “Lay-a-Way” are NOT included. Machine will be relisted for sale to a $ buyer if not paid for in 3 days… Specifics- Thomson Industries, Inc.; Manhasset L.I., NY Model No: 100 Table Size: 10.81 x 20.06 / "T" slotted Table Travels: X= 13", Y= 11" Template Stage Size: 14"W. x 11.25"D. approx. O/A Dimensions: 32"W. x 26.5" D.x 7.62" H. Net Weight: 126 lbs. May be inspected at our facility Compare at around $3500.00 new - they have not been made in decades... Free Loading For Buyer Pick Up!!! OR Add $19 to palletize table on approx. 42"x 42" pallet at approx. 170 lbs. for pick-up by BUYER'S common carrier from zip 44440 We NO LONGER arrange for common carrier shipping directly! Here's why- Your delivery address DIRECTLY affects shipping cost. Is your delivery address a "COMMERCIAL ADDRESS"? Just because you run a business from your home or operate a "for profit" farm does not constitute a "COMMERCIAL ADDRESS" - it is solely at the digression of the trucking company. (Your business may be too far off the "beaten path" as well) Do you have a loading dock? Do you have a forklift? Do you require a truck with a lift-gate to deliver your item? - This all affects shipping cost! We have been "BACK CHARGED" by carriers so many times in the past because buyers LIED about the status of their delivery address that we simply WILL NOT arrange common carrier shipping anymore. Also some carriers (i.e. Roadrunner Transpt. & New England Motor Freight) are requiring items to be packed in a FULL WOOD CRATE. They say this is due to damage claims but it is really because they want to pile someone else's stuff ON TOP of YOUR stuff. We palletize our items well. Bolted AND banded wherever possible and stretch wrapped if possible as well. Our palletizing fees DO NOT reflect the cost of building full wood crates. If you have a common carrier you deal with - feel free to use them. Just forward a BILL OF LADING prior to carrier pick-up (We will advise final pallet size & weight when item is ready for pick-up so you can complete the Bill Of Lading) If you don't have a regular carrier we suggest YOU contact & DIRECTLY PAY a discount freight broker such as Access America 866.272.2057 or Freight Guru 877.937.3734. Give them the estimated pallet size and weight from the bottom of our ebay listings, your "deliver to" address (mindful of everything mentioned earlier) and our 44440 zip code (We are a "Commercial Address" with loading docks and forklifts) for a competitive quote. If you have any questions or want more pictures or information please call us at (330) 652-7535

Condition	Used : An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes	“Exceptional Condition... Very Rare!!!”