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Originally Posted by cornemuse
My 'Rusnok' 18" combo horiz & vert mill from WWII navy ship. Weighs about 2000 lbs. The base was made by Singer sewing mach co. $150.00 at a yard sale. listed as a heavy duty drill press. Came with about 50 collets. (Oil can points toward horiz output 'morse taper' connect). With the original light! 4 speeds. Works good.
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Can't help but love the old stuff! I have a workbench that I believe came out of a Navy aircraft carrier. It is 10 ft long, 30" wide and 3 ft tall. Made from hardwood with a tongue and grove working surface that is held together with thru bolts. My grandfather bought it right after WWII and used it in his gas station. Later it went to the basement at my Dad's business and now it is back at work in my workshop! Big sucker, it must weigh at least 400 lbs!