Power King Lathe

[Rob Mathis]

I am looking at a 1940 Power king Lathe. The seller is asking for 200 clams for this. Is it worth that? It had about about 4" from the spindle to the bed. I am thinking max spinning you could do is about an 8 inch diameter. What do you think?

[Dennis Ford]

I don't know anything about the Power King but an 8" swing makes it useful for spindle turning only in my opinion. My 2 cents is "Spend your money elsewhere".

[Kim Ford]

Rob;

I found this on Google about the Power King.

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Depends upon what you are going to do with the unit as to it's value to you, but in general I agree with Dennis. Spend your money else where.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a 8" swing which would net you a 7" bowl. Rob for a few dollars more you can get a Jet 1014 (10" swing), Jet 1220 (12" swing) or a Rikon (12" swing). I have the Rikon with a bed extension that has a 12" swing and give you a 40" bed. Just my humble opinion you would be wasting your money.

[robert hainstock]

buy the best tool you can the first time. This one isn't it. :eek::eek::eek:
Bob

[Rob Mathis]

I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a 8" swing which would net you a 7" bowl. Rob for a few dollars more you can get a Jet 1014 (10" swing), Jet 1220 (12" swing) or a Rikon (12" swing). I have the Rikon with a bed extension that has a 12" swing and give you a 40" bed. Just my humble opinion you would be wasting your money.


Thanks Guys!

I walked away from this.