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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR THRESHER PRODUCTION

Items 1-3 are essential, 4-9 are 'nice to have'

1.

Electric Arc Welder, a.c. transformer type, 130 amp capacity

US$ 750

2.

Portable electric drill, 13mm capacity

US$ 125

3.

Centre Lathe, 30mm headstock capacity

US$ 5000

     

4.

Power Hacksaw

US$ 3000

5.

Lathe Milling Attachment for slots and keyways

US$ 250

6.

Milling Machine

US$ 5000

7.

Pillar Drill 38mm capacity

US$ 4000

8.

Wood-cutting circular saw

US$ 1250

9.

Power wood planing equipment

US$ 2500

Also tools like tapes, steel rules, vernier calipers, chisels, hammers, drill bits, pop rivet guns, hacksaws, files, spanners etc are required.