View Full Version : Lathe worth the money?
Darin Higginbotham
12-04-2009, 9:57 PM
I found a 46-450 rockwell lathe that a guy inherited and just wants to get rid of for 200 bucks has some surface rust has a rest and a duplicator with it. I need to know what to look for in a used lathe besides the bearings and motor thanks
Dennis Puskar
12-05-2009, 12:41 AM
If I was in the market for lathe I would buy it.
Dennis
Paul Atkins
12-05-2009, 1:14 AM
Go for it.
Fred Preston
12-05-2009, 6:34 AM
At the 200 dollar price point I wouldn't worry about bearings. those old delta's used standard bearings and you can get them for next to nothing. make sure the spindle is in good shape. [those may not be so easy to get] the duplicator [depending on what brand] is worth the 2 bills.
Bernie Weishapl
12-05-2009, 6:03 PM
If I needed a lathe I would jump on that one. You can overhaul it if needed and still be money ahead.
Bob Bergstrom
12-05-2009, 8:18 PM
I had that lathe for 15 years of loyal service. I turned many a bowl on it. Sold it last June for $500. Only thing ever replaced was the head bearings after turning some 20" + bowls on the outboard side. Great machine, and at $200 it is a steal.
Jeff Brockett
12-05-2009, 9:21 PM
I would jump all over that deal. Had one for a long time before I sold it and upgraded. It did a lot of turning for me with no issues.
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