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ja2on:
Some time ago bogstandard  :wave: recommended on another forum that I level my lathe using a engineers level
do you guys think this one is any good ?

I know its small but I only have  a sieg c4 and the price doesn't seam to bad

http://tinyurl.com/dxjvvs

bogstandard:
Hi Jason,

The length does seem a little short at 4". A little longer would definitely be more preferable.

I have replaced all 3 of mine over the last couple of years, and I think the most expensive one was about 35 squid.

In fact I have to replace another one as the vial has fractured (I think caused by the very cold weather and bad storage during last winter), and it is not worth buying a new vial, minimum charge of 50 squid from the supplier.

Here is a very good 6" one, and as I said, I wouldn't bid above 35. A brand new one from the supplier is about 70 squid+. There are plenty of others on there, just search for engineers level.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Moore-Wright-165mm-precision-engineers-level-BNIB_W0QQitemZ330314572153QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Measuring_Tools_Levels?hash=item330314572153&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A3%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

John

ja2on:
Thanks  :thumbup: I will keep an eye on that one unless a bidding war breaks out between madmodders  :lol:

bogstandard:
Don't you get some absolutely stupid people on eblay.  :doh:

Just checked that one I showed to Jason, and it is up to 101 squid, almost 50% more than the cost of a new item.

The seller must be jumping up and down with joy.


Bogs

Darren:
Yes, I have it on my watch list and saw it this morning. Ebay is a funny place.

There is a miller like mine on ebay finishing soon, second hand. It's almost the price of a new one with a few hours to go.

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