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221363 Verachten Bruno <gounthar@g...> 2011‑09‑05 Re: Hand operated post drill
> Why does it now lack the handle?
The seller (who told me lots of bullshit) picked it up at some place,
knocked it down to carry it later. He went to pick it up later, and
didn't see some parts were missing.

> That is a way gool, high-gizmo post drill. =A0I've never seen one like
> that before. =A0Looks like it mounts on a bench, rather than a post?
> =A0And has a vise on the back side?
It would require a helluva bench! Well, if it layed on the ground, it
would be difficult to operate, so... I think it should be placed on a
brick and mortar bench. I'll see what I can do.

> And check out the size of that horizontal flywheel on top!!
> =A0Holy cow!
33 inches of pure pleasure.

> Looks pretty darn top-heavy.
My back can confirm that. I had scheduled dragging it to the basement,
but I have to buy superhero muscles beforehand.

> The other one also is way cool. =A0I've never seen one with fly
> weights instead of a flywheel. =A0Tres cool.
Very cool and dangerous...

> Thanks for sharing the pics!
That's my pleasure.

Kind regards, --Bruno Verachten, France
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