Looking for a lathe

[ROBERT SCHUMAN]

Hello My name is Robert,
I am new here and enjoy reading all the good advice everyone gives.(and the praises!) I am looking for a new or used lathe. I would like to have at least a twenty inch swing and at least a 10 foot bed,I havnt had a lot of luck on the net ,does anyone have any ideas were I might find one ?Any help would be apreciated.
thanks

[Don Baer]

Hello My name is Robert,
I am looking for a new or used lathe. I would like to have at least a twenty inch swing and at least a 10 foot bed

Wow that would be a bigun

Can't help with the Lathe but welcome to the creek.

[Jim Becker]

Robert, your choices are going to be limited with regard to the bed length you require. (I suspect you are going to be working with columns) You can buy the big OneWay (http://www.oneway.on.ca/lathes/2436lathe.htm) (20" or 24" swing versions) with that spindle length and much more if you need it, for example. The stock 60" bed plus a 60" extender gets you "there".

Welcome to SMC!

[ROBERT SCHUMAN]

Robert, your choices are going to be limited with regard to the bed length you require. (I suspect you are going to be working with columns) You can buy the big OneWay (http://www.oneway.on.ca/lathes/2436lathe.htm) (20" or 24" swing versions) with that spindle length and much more if you need it, for example. The stock 60" bed plus a 60" extender gets you "there".,
Welcome to SMC!



Thanks Jim for the lead.

Yes columns ,large posts are my plan ,have you used this lathe ? I need a good heavy machine ,the tail stock looks a little weak.but its hard to tell by pictures.also are the ribs plum on the sides ? sometimes I cant get the toolrest holder under the turnings and I attache a temp on the front .
thanks again

[Curt Fuller]

http://www.woodweb.com/exchanges/machinery/posts/405109.html

Here's the baby you're looking for. You might need an overhead crane to set it where you want it but this would get the job done.

[Chris Barton]

For what you are looking for I would suggest a used machine from an industrial distributer. I have seen pattern maker lathes with 20' between centers...

[ROBERT SCHUMAN]

http://www.woodweb.com/exchanges/machinery/posts/405109.html

Here's the baby you're looking for. You might need an overhead crane to set it where you want it but this would get the job done.


yep thats the one or at least like it thanks alot Curt!