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I'm informally in the market for a lathe. I have an Atlas Craftsman 12x18, but it's just really dirty to use since it's an open bath oil system. I like it and use it and can make good parts with it, but I'd like something more modern (and clean), so I keep my eyes out for lathes. These came up for sale:
LATHE #1
Enco 110-0818 $1,000
This is smaller than what I have, I think. The price seems high, but what do I look for? What questions should I ask? The seller appears to be an antique shop of some kind.
This is the plug. Looks like a locking 220?
LATHE #2
Enco 110-2034
Seller (the original owner, per the ad) is asking $3000 for the lathe, an Enco mill (Rong-Fu clone), some tooling and vises and a 2-ton shop crane. The pictures in the ad were terrible, this is the best one of the lathe.
I think this one is similar to a Grizzly G9249, based on a little research I've done. I think it's also a 12x36, which is a little longer than what I have.
I'd appreciate any advice and comments. These are not real close to me, so I'd like to call the seller and ask some questions before making the drive.
LATHE #1
Enco 110-0818 $1,000
This is smaller than what I have, I think. The price seems high, but what do I look for? What questions should I ask? The seller appears to be an antique shop of some kind.
This is the plug. Looks like a locking 220?
LATHE #2
Enco 110-2034
Seller (the original owner, per the ad) is asking $3000 for the lathe, an Enco mill (Rong-Fu clone), some tooling and vises and a 2-ton shop crane. The pictures in the ad were terrible, this is the best one of the lathe.
I think this one is similar to a Grizzly G9249, based on a little research I've done. I think it's also a 12x36, which is a little longer than what I have.
I'd appreciate any advice and comments. These are not real close to me, so I'd like to call the seller and ask some questions before making the drive.