Potential New Lathe Owner - Info About Enco 110-2075

[ksp]

I have an opportunity to purchase a 110-205 and the owner is asking 1500. Can anyone give me advice on it and is that a reasonable price? I have never run a lathe and basically want one to learn on and make some small parts and thread.

 

[TomS]

Can you post a picture? What accessories does it come with, e.g. steady rest, follower rest, 3 and 4 jaw chucks, threading change gears, etc. For a comparison I bought my Enco 110-2072 about four years ago for $1,100. It's a 1989 model made in Taiwan. Didn't have a follower rest or a four jaw but did come with a 5C collet closer.

I haven't been disappointed with mine.

Tom S

 

[ksp]

Here is a picture. I really don't know a lot about it yet, haven't seen it in person.

 

[ksp]

 

[TomS]

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Here's a picture of mine. Looks like there are several differences.

 

[DanLins]

Here is a picture. I really don't know a lot about it yet, haven't seen it in person.

I have one that looks identical to the one you are looking at. I bought it new about 7 years ago. The only problem I've had with it is the oil leak from the apron, but I know how to fix it, when it gets too unbearable.
I have all my documents, and they are probably also out there on the web. I know they made a Grizzly lathe that also looks identical, and their manuals are easily downloaded.

Dan

 

[Doubleeboy]

Looks like that lathe came out of production based on the wear on levers and threads and feeds plate. Also the stamping number on it indicates either a factory use or auction item #. Looks pretty well warn from photo, I would want to see it operate before I paid what seems like top dollar for a worn, light duty machine. Maybe in person I would feel different.

michael

 

[ksp]

Thanks guys for the response, I thought it looked well worn as well. I was thinking 1500 was high also. I'll have to check it out.