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Old lathe manufacturer
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I'd think a close up of the nameplate would tell at least, who made it.
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It looks pretty stout.
If you're in the market and availability is low I'd just go and take a look, that's the only way you'll be able to check it out anyway....
The actual manufacturer isn't nearly as important as condition and what comes with it. Someone who doesn't even know who made it isn't in a position to ask premium prices anyway. I'd make the trip with Benjamin's in my pocket, a trailer behind the truck and a good idea of how to check out an old lathe or a partner who does.
Fortune favors the bold....
John
If you're in the market and availability is low I'd just go and take a look, that's the only way you'll be able to check it out anyway....
The actual manufacturer isn't nearly as important as condition and what comes with it. Someone who doesn't even know who made it isn't in a position to ask premium prices anyway. I'd make the trip with Benjamin's in my pocket, a trailer behind the truck and a good idea of how to check out an old lathe or a partner who does.
Fortune favors the bold....
John
He said his in-laws want $2,500. Doesn’t know if anything comes with it or condition. Might take a look if he doesn’t get back to me soon but no way am I bringing that many Benjamin’s. Just curious if anyone could identify it and possible quirks so I could prepare myself a little. Spent 2 hrs going through lathes.co.uk and couldn’t peg it down.
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Sorry I can't give any idea what it is, I've seen pictures of Rivet lathes that look similar but not familiar enough to even guess.
For $2500 though it should be in excellent shape, a known manufacturer, and all those boxes underneath it should be filled with tooling and accessories. I've never been to North Dakota but if it's anything like Nevada 90 miles is just a trip to Walmart
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Maybe head out there and make an offer based on what you're willing to spend. If you're talking with the son-in-law he might just be trying to add a little scratch for himself and the price could drop when you show up with cash and start sweet talking his MIL.
If you wait around someone else might get it and you'll never know what it is....
JMHO,
John
For $2500 though it should be in excellent shape, a known manufacturer, and all those boxes underneath it should be filled with tooling and accessories. I've never been to North Dakota but if it's anything like Nevada 90 miles is just a trip to Walmart
.Maybe head out there and make an offer based on what you're willing to spend. If you're talking with the son-in-law he might just be trying to add a little scratch for himself and the price could drop when you show up with cash and start sweet talking his MIL.
If you wait around someone else might get it and you'll never know what it is....
JMHO,
John
Wise words indeed and yes it isn’t much further than a trip to Walmart. Will have to wait till next week though as we are currently in a blizzard warning with 13” of snow and 55 mph winds on the way. Makes a guy wish he was smart enough to be in Nevada;-)
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Would you please keep that out there for a few more weeks?
It has that "Hendey" look to it.