Seeking Advise On A Used Enco 110-2075 Lathe

Wouldn't get a 25 year old hobby lathe, when you can get a new one for slightly more. Especially missing the splash shield. Parts for a newer machine would be more readily available and the PM machines usually come with a 3 year warranty. If you do not have chucks/tooling, then they become more attractive with the upgrade or deluxe packages. Although Enco has "sales", their prices have continuously crept up and they are becoming like MSC, the prices on sale are getting closer to list. They also seem to be selling more house brand (cheaper) tooling/machines, I haven't been impressed the quality or durability of their generic stuff. The Grizzly G4003G would be the closest equivalent, but seems more of a love/hate relationship with owners of this model. PM1236, PM1340GT, new PM1440GT, or Eisen 1236 would be machines you may start considering for not much more. If you plan on keeping the machine for several years, it pays to spend a little more when you look at the cost over time.
 
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