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I get this question quite a bit, "Why did they get rid of this?"  There are many answers to that question.

"Like a lathe wihtout a tailstock...never get's centered."

"That guy is like a bore gauge.  Alway around, but never measures up."

"That's like running a 1/2" drill through a 1/2" hole. The drill may have apoint, but the act is pointless."

-Fool For Tools

 If you have experience buying or selling machinery and equipment, we are looking for you!

If you’ve been considering purchasing equipment at machinesused.com, Section 179 gives you one more reason to move forward before years’ end.

It’s been three years since Luke Harter, auction project manager, joined MachinesUsed.com, and none of his days with the company have been the same.

I get, and have to ask the following question a lot.  Does this has machine have a 2-speed gearbox?  This video will show you how to tell if a Haas VF CNC Machine has an operational 2-speed gearbox.  Enjoy.

From the 1990's thru 2006 - Haas Controls were the 32 Bit Processor Type - Here is how to find the hours on that control.

Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of shipping damage to industrial equipment and manufacturing tools. 

Please take this oportunity to share your experiences with delays in the availability of new machinery.  How long have you had to wait for new machines?  Which brands and types are available quickly? Which are not? We want to hear your story. 

A properly maintained LeBLond Lathe can turn quality, precise parts for many years. I have never had any difficulty finding willing buyers for these lathes.  They were manufactured in America, and in my opinion were made far better than the imported engine lathes available on the market today.

The story of MachinesUsed.com is one of ingenuity, initiative, and plain old hard work. Founded in 2003 as the used machine tool division of Productivity Inc., MachinesUsed.com has grown from a small operation run by one man at a single desk to a full team of industry specialists with 100+ years of experience, operating out ...

Used CNC machines can be repaired and resold. Mechanical issues with machining equipment don't have to be a death sentence. If industrial machines have enough value, they can be repaired and resold -- not scrapped. That's better for the environment and the economy.

This Haas VM-3 CNC Vertical Machining Center has been shipped from Machinesused.com to a machine shop in Princeton, Minnesota, to make parts for US Defense. 

Made in America! Making parts in America ... to defend America!

Productivity's Oktoberfest is right around the corner! Taking place from Tuesday, September 24th to Thursday, September 26th from 9AM to 3:30 PM. Learn about the latest techniques and technology in the manufacturing industry and in between each seminar network and take a look at some of the exhibitor booths, which is where MachinesUsed.com will be! After the seminar is over you'll be able to enjoy Beer & Food in the outdoor tents!

Below is a flyer giving you more information about Oktoberfest!