Monster Size Lathe

[Tim Boger]

A friend of mine had this posted for sale in Craigslist, told me this evening a fellow is driving from Kentucky here to SC to buy it ... Price $1500

Think he got a deal?

Tim

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[John Keeton]

The buyer obvious feels he did. For me - no, but then, I do not have a need for that large of a lathe, nor the space, nor the inclination to make it functional on a practical level.

[Doug Herzberg]

I passed on one like that, but in better shape, for $500. Still wonder if I should have gone for it. Space was a consideration, like John said, but it also lacked modern conveniences, like VFD and a sliding headstock, which are pretty easy to get used to.

[charlie knighton]

I applaud turners with the ability and inclination to bring old iron back from the rust pile.......not sure what that much steel is worth at scrap yard.....but I like my 1642 and the no down time that it equets......it fits my turning style and size....btw exited to be going to see Binh Pho in Wilmington next month

[Scott Hackler]

$1500 seems a bit high too me. Mostly because it would need some serious cleaning/rust removal, the addition of a new motor with a VFD (it is probably 3 phase as it sits) and that the maximum turning radius would be limiting to anyone who wanted to turn something beyond spindles and porch pillars!