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   jarcolio | Jan 26, 2005 12:40am | #1

   where are you located?

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   woodenhead | Jan 26, 2005 12:42am | #2

   Long Island N.Y.

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   jarcolio | Jan 26, 2005 12:48am | #3

   if you were closer to DC I'd be willing to work a deal on using mine -- LI is a long way from DC -- Go to Harbor Freight and buy one of their nibblers for $30 to cut what you need to brake -- best deal for occasionsl use -- Makita/Bosch nibblers are $300 plus -- did a copper roof this summer and 34 windows (earlier) wtih nibbler and brake -- both work like a charm

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   seeyou | Jan 26, 2005 01:17am | #4

   is the pro cut-off worth the investment?.

   I dont think so, unless you've got a helper to hold the off fall or you're just cutting thin strips. I haven't used it with aluminum, just copper and I think it's worthless. I also think using a nibbler for finish cuts is about the same as using a sawzall to cut crown mould. Buy a good utility knife and a container of heavy duty blades and just rip in the brake. I've got a Tapco Max with stand and wheels that I've hardly used I'd sell, but I'm in KY.  

   Scissors cut paper. Rock breaks scissors. Paper wraps rock.

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   woodenhead | Jan 26, 2005 01:50am | #6

   I think a ProMax is more than i need; what would the price on that machine be.

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   seeyou | Jan 26, 2005 02:21am | #7

   I think I paid $1800.00 for it. We only used it once - took it up on the scaffold when we were doing a courthouse dome -  and its been in the garage ever since. I'd probably sell it for $1200.00.Scissors cut paper. Rock breaks scissors. Paper wraps rock.

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   woodenhead | Jan 26, 2005 04:58pm | #8

   Can you send photograph?What size is it?What would it cost to truck it to zip 11757.I have a Tapco catalog on page 5 is that your brake? Iam very interested .[email protected]Edited 1/31/2005 8:33 am ET by budweiser

   Edited 1/31/2005 8:43 am ET by budweiser

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   woodenhead | Feb 12, 2005 02:30am | #9

   Do you still have the break,iam interested

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   MikeSmith | Jan 26, 2005 01:46am | #5

   bud.... i'd buy the cut-off wheel if you're doing aluminum coil stock..

   we have a slitter that i bought used.. but if i didn't have a  slitter i'd definetly buy the cut off wheel..

    found one in a snow bank last soring.. sold it to a guy  on BT.. if he's still around  he could tell you about it..

    reason i sold it .. i've got  the other brand... and the tapco cut-off doesn't work on it

    

   Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
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   Jemcon | Feb 12, 2005 04:05am | #10

   If you still want a small brake I found this on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41957&item=3872407113&rd=1

   
   

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   Edited 2/11/2005 8:06 pm ET by Jemcon

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   woodenhead | Feb 13, 2005 06:22pm | #11

   thanks but a wee bit too small.

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   jayzog | Feb 13, 2005 06:32pm | #12

   Bud

   I have a Tapco 8½' ProII with the stand. It is about 10 yrs old but in good shape.

   I have been thinking of upgrading to the 19" deep model, so if you are interested, I would let it go for $700. ( about 1200 new)

   I am in upper Westchester 

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   Hooker | Feb 13, 2005 07:40pm | #13

   Jay-

   I have a 19" deep Tapco in great shape I'd let go for $1000 if you pay delivery.

   I'm in western Wisconsin.  I have the manual and video that came with.

   No stand, just the brake.ADH Carpentry & Woodwork

   Quality, Craftsmanship, Detail

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   jayzog | Feb 14, 2005 02:14am | #14

   how old? which model?  Why ya want to sell it?

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   Hooker | Feb 14, 2005 02:37am | #15

   Jay-

   I bought the brake in summer of 2003 to do a couple jobs that went from a couple windows to an entire house of corners and friezes.  I have used it sparingly since then, but do have some upcoming uses planned.  It is the Tapco 19" depth model, aluminum and orange.   I don't have the papers handy at the moment.  I recently took a job with a custom builder and they have a brake available to me whenever I need.  I do hate to let it go, but money is tight and I could use all I can get.  My priorities have changed lately, with family etc. and I don't plan on being as busy anymore.  As I said, I hate to let the brake go, but I also hate to see it not get used.  If it wasn't crappy & rainy I'd take a picture.  If you are interested I will hopefully tomorrow.

   Let me know. ADH Carpentry & Woodwork

   Quality, Craftsmanship, Detail

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   jayzog | Mar 02, 2005 04:14am | #16

   Northern Westchester-Katonah

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   jayzog | Mar 18, 2005 11:19pm | #17

   Ok - you have to pick it up.

   My Email is [email protected]