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Milling machine (estate sale), $2500, Williams Lake, BC

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what a beast hey...
can someone enlighten me as to the purpose of the 6" ? thick horizontal rod and eyelet?
 
It is called an “Overarm”. Granted it is somewhat clunky. The purpose is to provide outboard support to long arbors (it swings down and aligns to the spindle, there is a bushing/bearing arrangement). Most horizontal mills are fitted with the option of some sort of outboard support (sometimes the pieces get lost and the next owner has to fab something up).
 
I’ve always wondered about the single ones compared to the ones that secure it at 3 points any thoughts?
 
I see there is a LeBlond Regal lathe also for sale in Williams Lake (estate sale) assuming its the same seller, not much additional info, wondering if anyone here knows anything about it? thanks
 
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