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I found a Morgon lathe I might be interested in getting. It's a CB1000G. Seller states it's about 5 1/2 feet long. They know nothing else. I was texted a few images and they are not very good, but from what I could tell, the drive gears looked ok. It comes with a 3 and 4 jaw chuck, follow- and steady-rests and what appear to be 3 change gears. There might be more, but the seller doesn't know anything about these machines so couldn't tell me what else it comes with. It was owned by an engineer and used at home as far as I know.
Questions:
1. Is this a decent machine in general, and does this particular one look ok? I've seen a few machines of this brand, but can't find out much.
2. Are parts available? I can't find a manual to compare it to other machines. I'm still looking.
3. What is this equivalent to? Looks like an Enco or maybe a Jet or Grizzly. I looked it up and I get Acra and Frejoth brands as well. As you can tell, I can't tell; I thought an expert or current owner could!
I have an old Craftsman/Atlas, but it has no cover over the drive belt (nothing is missing, it just came that way back then) and I'm a little concerned about safety (I have small kids). I know the Craftsman is probably a better machine and I may just pass on it, but I thought I'd ask anyway since I'll regret it if I don't, and it might help me decide to be happy with what I already have.
This machine is located about 2 hours away from me, so I wanted more info before I drove out. They are selling the house and need to have everything out ASAP, so that helps me on price. They are asking $1,150.
The goopy looking stuff appears to be caulk, according to the seller.
Gears look pretty good to me. The seller couldn't open the door any wider (there is a structural member for the house in the way), so this is all that can be seen.
Questions:
1. Is this a decent machine in general, and does this particular one look ok? I've seen a few machines of this brand, but can't find out much.
2. Are parts available? I can't find a manual to compare it to other machines. I'm still looking.
3. What is this equivalent to? Looks like an Enco or maybe a Jet or Grizzly. I looked it up and I get Acra and Frejoth brands as well. As you can tell, I can't tell; I thought an expert or current owner could!
I have an old Craftsman/Atlas, but it has no cover over the drive belt (nothing is missing, it just came that way back then) and I'm a little concerned about safety (I have small kids). I know the Craftsman is probably a better machine and I may just pass on it, but I thought I'd ask anyway since I'll regret it if I don't, and it might help me decide to be happy with what I already have.
This machine is located about 2 hours away from me, so I wanted more info before I drove out. They are selling the house and need to have everything out ASAP, so that helps me on price. They are asking $1,150.
The goopy looking stuff appears to be caulk, according to the seller.
Gears look pretty good to me. The seller couldn't open the door any wider (there is a structural member for the house in the way), so this is all that can be seen.