i looked at a southbend lathe 10x28 yesterday and the guy wants $1500. it comes with 3 jaw and 4 jaw and lathe with tailstock. wondering if this seems like an ok dealing i am haveing a buddy that runs a lathe daily look it over to make sure everything is in working condition.
Gunsmithing 10x28 southbend lathe what should i pay?
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Re: 10x36 southbend lathe what should i pay?
Depending on what kind of wear and tear there is on the machine, that's not a bad deal.
Does it come with a toolpost holder at all? Be sure to check the slop on the cross slide and compount rest, and see if there are any excessive wear points along the ways.
I would definately have it fired up if you could, just so you can make sure there aren't any noises there shouldn't be.
Depending on what kind of wear and tear there is on the machine, that's not a bad deal.
Does it come with a toolpost holder at all? Be sure to check the slop on the cross slide and compount rest, and see if there are any excessive wear points along the ways.
I would definately have it fired up if you could, just so you can make sure there aren't any noises there shouldn't be.
Re: 10x36 southbend lathe what should i pay?
i had my gunsmith come take a look at it and everything looks to be in good condition he thinks i will need to put new bushings in it and fix a bolt other than that i needs a good cleaning. i am just wondering what they are worth.
i had my gunsmith come take a look at it and everything looks to be in good condition he thinks i will need to put new bushings in it and fix a bolt other than that i needs a good cleaning. i am just wondering what they are worth.
Re: 10x36 southbend lathe what should i pay?
ah yes bushings......and maybe make sure the contactors are.....not too burned up....
ah yes bushings......and maybe make sure the contactors are.....not too burned up....
Re: 10x36 southbend lathe what should i pay?
Unless it is junk, money ahead even if it needs some work. Ask if any tooling comes with it as that will put you in the poor house 10 fold over the price of the machine.
Unless it is junk, money ahead even if it needs some work. Ask if any tooling comes with it as that will put you in the poor house 10 fold over the price of the machine.
Re: 10x36 southbend lathe what should i pay?
this lathe is in really good shape except the bolt i have to replace and lots of dirt. we ran it for about 10 minutes checking run out and messing with it. it comes with stand,3in and 4in chuck, 2 tool holders, set of steel cutters, tailstock dead center and 1 magnetic dial indicator. i bought it for 1200 and its only 10 blocks from my house. i think its a good deal. i have another 1000 for tools such as a quick change tool post and carbide bits, keyless chuck for tail stock and steady rest. i am also planning on getting a good chuck. that should get me started down a long expensive path of spending money on machining tools.
this lathe is in really good shape except the bolt i have to replace and lots of dirt. we ran it for about 10 minutes checking run out and messing with it. it comes with stand,3in and 4in chuck, 2 tool holders, set of steel cutters, tailstock dead center and 1 magnetic dial indicator. i bought it for 1200 and its only 10 blocks from my house. i think its a good deal. i have another 1000 for tools such as a quick change tool post and carbide bits, keyless chuck for tail stock and steady rest. i am also planning on getting a good chuck. that should get me started down a long expensive path of spending money on machining tools.
Re: 10x36 southbend lathe what should i pay?
You will be surprised whats going to eat into that extra $1000 for tooling. I have been tooling up for the last month, but I have the added expense of a mill as well. $1000 doesn't go very far when it comres to machine tools. Good luck and be safe, especially moving it.
You will be surprised whats going to eat into that extra $1000 for tooling. I have been tooling up for the last month, but I have the added expense of a mill as well. $1000 doesn't go very far when it comres to machine tools. Good luck and be safe, especially moving it.
Re: 10x36 southbend lathe what should i pay?
PM me, as you got ripped off and I will take it from you no questions asked
. I think you scored actually, good for you! Happy chip making.
PM me, as you got ripped off and I will take it from you no questions asked
