I picked up a real nice early 70's 10k for $2900 last month here in the Denver area. Twice what you paid and it didn't have a taper attachment or steady rest. Those alone are close to $1400. Mine had a full set of Harbinge collets, QCTP tool holders, lots of bits, 4-jaw and 3-jaw chuck and headstock and tailstock drill chucks so I did decent on the tooling. It was in great shape still having the grind pattern on 80% of the v-ways but was also a bench top model. I would love to have a cabinet model. I'd say you did fantastic! It's amazing the different pricing in different parts of the country.
I replaced the carriage and tailstock felts as well as the spindle felts. I didn't feel ambitious enough to tear apart the apron and gears to get to those felts. The felts I changed out were in good shape but I got a good feel for the lathe and it was easy enough.
I replaced the carriage and tailstock felts as well as the spindle felts. I didn't feel ambitious enough to tear apart the apron and gears to get to those felts. The felts I changed out were in good shape but I got a good feel for the lathe and it was easy enough.