Circle Mill Set Works

[BBK]

I've been looking around for a while for a replacement setworks for my American Mill. Frick, Corley and Meadows are all compatable ( or at least Ican adapt them) to what I have now. All of the no 1 and 2 American mills I have found were in as bad or worse shape than what I have. I would dearly like to find somthing used as a new Frick or Meadows works start at $6000 and go up quick. I just don't saw enough any more to justify that  kind of investment.



Any leads or ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks

BBK

[Ron Wenrich]

You can buy used mills for less than that. 

What is wrong with your setworks?  If its just worn paws, you may be able to get something reworked at a machine shop. 

[sjh]

BBK
Are your gear tracks parts of the set works or bolt on. I have a unidenifed parts mill that the set works has the track made right in it.  The dogs are in decent condition. The point on them have been reworked.  A picture of what you have would be niece.
Scott

[BBK]

I'll try to get some pictures. The works I have are the origional "American Ideal Setworks" from 1936. After 70 years its pretty worn and is showing a lot of metal fatigue. The Forwarder is slowly disintegrating and the reverse gear has several cracked teeth.