Hi All,
I'm looking for some advice on a machine that is available locally. It is a Nardini MS 1432 E that according to the seller is in a good condition with minimal use as an engineering/R&D machine (not sure how it was used before this company acquired it). I'd be using it in a home shop and would need to convert it to vfd and single phase (probably requiring a new motor?) which would be another significant cost so I likely won't bite unless I can negotiate the price down.
Questions:
Other alternatives that I am considering would be the 13" Eisen or PM lathes but the piggybank isn't full enough for those yet.
I'm looking for some advice on a machine that is available locally. It is a Nardini MS 1432 E that according to the seller is in a good condition with minimal use as an engineering/R&D machine (not sure how it was used before this company acquired it). I'd be using it in a home shop and would need to convert it to vfd and single phase (probably requiring a new motor?) which would be another significant cost so I likely won't bite unless I can negotiate the price down.
Nardini Lathe - heavy equipment - by owner - sale
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Questions:
- From what I have read people seem to like these machines. Any additional input or opinions on the model? I don't anticipate needing to make long parts so the somewhat shorter bed with larger swing is a plus for me.
- Anything in particular I should be sure to inspect that is unique to this machine?
Other alternatives that I am considering would be the 13" Eisen or PM lathes but the piggybank isn't full enough for those yet.