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Hi Everyone,
Thanks again for your help with my SB lathe purchase. I found a mill in my price range but I am concerned with its condition and if it's issues are a deal-breaker. I don't mind using my time making repairs as long as parts prices/availability don't make this a foolish purchase. The mill is about an hour from me so I received this information from the seller:
Exacto 942B. It was built in 1979; he has had it the past 14 years, but when he moved it to his present house about 5 years ago, he did not hook it up. He said he mostly used it for aluminum and it work fine, but it has "normal wear." It has a 2HP, 3-phase 240V motor, so I'd have to buy a rotary converter or VFD to run it. It includes a vice and some collets (pictured). He couldn't test the motor because his garage is not wired for it. He tested the power feeds and they did not work. The X backlash was about .070 and the Y about .050. The DRO works. He has a rotary phase converter not included, but said he would consider selling it. He is asking $1,200 obo. He told me he is anxious to get it out of his garage and to make him a offer. Should I ask anything else about it, and is it worth me driving to see it in person? I can ask for more pictures if that helps. Should I walk away, and if not, what do you think would be a reasonable offer given the knowns and unknowns.
Thanks,
John
Thanks again for your help with my SB lathe purchase. I found a mill in my price range but I am concerned with its condition and if it's issues are a deal-breaker. I don't mind using my time making repairs as long as parts prices/availability don't make this a foolish purchase. The mill is about an hour from me so I received this information from the seller:
Exacto 942B. It was built in 1979; he has had it the past 14 years, but when he moved it to his present house about 5 years ago, he did not hook it up. He said he mostly used it for aluminum and it work fine, but it has "normal wear." It has a 2HP, 3-phase 240V motor, so I'd have to buy a rotary converter or VFD to run it. It includes a vice and some collets (pictured). He couldn't test the motor because his garage is not wired for it. He tested the power feeds and they did not work. The X backlash was about .070 and the Y about .050. The DRO works. He has a rotary phase converter not included, but said he would consider selling it. He is asking $1,200 obo. He told me he is anxious to get it out of his garage and to make him a offer. Should I ask anything else about it, and is it worth me driving to see it in person? I can ask for more pictures if that helps. Should I walk away, and if not, what do you think would be a reasonable offer given the knowns and unknowns.
Thanks,
John