[TheForge] Large Gear Reduction Unit available in Texas DFW area cheap.

[xlch58 at swbell.net]

Just picked up a Bantam Ironworker ( in real rough shape but fixable) 
for scrap metal price (had to pull it out of a dumpster full of other 
scrap, a three hour odessy given that my only tools were a truck, a come 
along and a 80 year old neighbor to spot for me, but worth it since 
still make the same exact machine for $4500)   Also in the dumpster was 
a large gear reduction unit with built in motor.  She wanted fifteen 
bucks for it.  Don't know if it worked or if it was three phase or 
single.   Looked from the side like a z shape with the center bar being 
straight verticle.  The motor was at the top, and had a large dial that 
was marked off with numbers.  It (knob) turned semi freely.  The lower 
leg had gearing and a large shaft with sprocket on it.  Very heavy.   I 
was too beat after loading the bantam to even contemplate it, plus I 
don't have the space or current need for yet another gear reduction 
unit, though it was pretty neat looking.   I thought I would mention it 
here since it would make a good base for a bar twister I expect.   She 
also had a large welding table still for sale ( like 8' x 12' .5" plate 
top) and some steel racks. Most everything else is gone.   Web site can 
be foiund here with contact info: <http://www.texasautocraft.com/sale.htm>

Charles