I'm looking for purchase advice and have already performed quite a bit of online research.
A local equipment dealer has a Powermatic model 1955L model lathe for sale. Serial number indicates approx 1985 manufacture. Leadscrew, ways and overall condition indicate little use. It includes approx 50 hardinge 5c collets and has a mounted headstock collet closer. There is also a way mounted enco hexmatic auto-indexing 6 station turret. They want $3750 firm which seems a little spendy to me.
I want a lathe for hobby level gunsmithing. I'm more than an idiot but nowhere near a pro. I don't want crap but lets face it money is an issue. I am not into online auctions but would not be opposed to travelling for a good deal. I can't seem to find anything locally.
I trust this guy but his prices tend to be high. Where should I be looking? I know this topic has been beat to death on a number of forums but I am tired of looking; I want to start buying. Anyone want to unload a lathe?
All advice appreciated; I am frustrated but not ready to give up.
A local equipment dealer has a Powermatic model 1955L model lathe for sale. Serial number indicates approx 1985 manufacture. Leadscrew, ways and overall condition indicate little use. It includes approx 50 hardinge 5c collets and has a mounted headstock collet closer. There is also a way mounted enco hexmatic auto-indexing 6 station turret. They want $3750 firm which seems a little spendy to me.
I want a lathe for hobby level gunsmithing. I'm more than an idiot but nowhere near a pro. I don't want crap but lets face it money is an issue. I am not into online auctions but would not be opposed to travelling for a good deal. I can't seem to find anything locally.
I trust this guy but his prices tend to be high. Where should I be looking? I know this topic has been beat to death on a number of forums but I am tired of looking; I want to start buying. Anyone want to unload a lathe?
All advice appreciated; I am frustrated but not ready to give up.
