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MachinesUsed.com has seen continued growth in its auction business, with auction sales making up over 55% of total sales for the first three quarters of 2024.

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

"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!

At Machinesused.com, we created our Online Auction Platform in a manner that allows for transparency for our Bidders.  We indicate where the machine is located, the company that owns it.  We want our bidders to have all of the information that we have available, so that they can feel comfortable bidding in our online sales.  ...

I have not had a sale with so may Mazak CNC Machine less then 5 years old.  This is a great oppoortunity for Mazak CNC users.

Partnerships can provide businesses with access to new markets and customers. By collaborating with other experts, businesses can leverage their networks to expand their reach, and tap into new opportunities.

When it comes to determining the value of industrial machinery and equipment, having experience in buying and selling machines is a valuable asset.

After 75 Years in the Gear Manufacturing business, the owner has decided to close Twin City Gear.

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

Congratulations are in order! Jill Hostad has achieved the designation of Auction Marketing Management Professional by the National Auctioneers Association.

People with older Haases have a bunch of Vactra 2 oil laying around for the lubrication of their machines. If this Vactra 2 is used in the machines designed for the Synthetic Mobil, the lube system can become clogged and stop delivering oil to the spindle resulting in failure.

Adam Klinkner is no stranger to machine shops, having spent the last eight years as a Swiss machinist on a floor in a high-precision shop.

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.

Hot off the presses, and in time for the heat of summer - here is your AMEA Newsletter.

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.

Originally hired to help with sales and offer administrative support, Hostad now serves as the operations manager at MachinesUsed.com and often handles out-of-state machine tool sales.

I still get nervous, or anxious the evening before an auction.  Nervous or anxious is NOT a bad thing

When you find a used Haas Rotary table out there and want to know if it will run with your machine. How do you do it?