Sw Shenwai -900B lathe

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Hello everybody

Can anybody give any info on this Lathes Shenwai Sw -900B are parts still available, can you provide good or bad about them!

Shenwai 900B lathe.jpg
 
This topic will likely answer all your questions.
Pierre

 
Thanks Pdentrem, what you value the lathe in the picture
 
BTW,
i paid 1400 for a pristine gap bed 1236 SW900B about a year ago
complete with 3jaw chuck, 4jaw chuck, 11-1/4" faceplate, traveling steady rest, original tool kit-
no steady rest for the bed though ( but i already got one)
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very well made and it has a nice speed range and the gear selection is very well planned
 
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BTW,
i paid 1400 for a pristine gap bed 1236 SW900B about a year ago
complete with 3jaw chuck, 4jaw chuck, 11-1/4" faceplate, traveling steady rest, original tool kit-
no steady rest for the bed though ( but i already got one)
View attachment 289365

very well made and it has a nice speed range and the gear selection is very well planned


Would you buy this over new Precision Matthews PM-1030v? I'm a newbie to this hobby so Im pricing
Lathes out. I found this one I have shown in the picture. While I know they are different in size just want to make one purchase if possible not buy a machine that may not meet current market standards or my level of use in the event i need to resale.
 
Would you buy this over new Precision Matthews PM-1030v? I'm a newbie to this hobby so Im pricing
Lathes out. I found this one I have shown in the picture. While I know they are different in size just want to make one purchase if possible not buy a machine that may not meet current market standards or my level of use in the event i need to resale.
I’d buy a gently used machine over a new machine. The original buyer pays the hit for a new machine, you can have it for a fraction of the original price
PM has nice machines, but I won’t pay double just to get a new machine
 
I’d buy a gently used machine over a new machine. The original buyer pays the hit for a new machine, you can have it for a fraction of the original price
PM has nice machines, but I won’t pay double just to get a new machine


The seller currently is asking $2000.00 for the lathe comes with original floor stand with shelves, 3 jaw, 4 jaw, center steady rest, quick change tool and extra attachments not know, has the original tools box and accessories.

I can buy the new PM-1030v for ($2,399.00 plus freight) with pretty much same accessories,
a warranty and parts are available. My concern is with this old of a machine what's the wear and tear factor on it or has been service cycle on this lathe. If any of the gears are bad or if I have to replace the motor what's that going to cost me ?

However I don't know what the current value or resale value would be if I decide to buy now and use it for few years and then try to sale several years down the road being it an older machine!


Any thoughts from anybody ????
 
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