What Model of Clausing is this?

[7milesup]

I have a Precision Matthews 1022 lathe but I am always keeping an eye out for something bigger and better. This is coming up on an auction. I am sure it will go for 4x what I can pay but my question is, what model is this?
----> Clausing 15"x48" Lathe <----

Logistics would be a little bit of an issue. About a 5 hour drive each way. However, I am coming back through that area on my way home from a trip. I wonder how the wife would react to "Hold on here for a bit honey. I just have to pull in here and pick this 3000lb lathe up. I will be right back..."

 

[mmcmdl]

Very similar to our Mark 2 in here at work . Ours has a more squarish headstock , not as rounded as this one . All the knobs and levers are identical .

 

[7milesup]

Any clue as to value? Also, I am assuming that the gear box is an enclosed oil bath type? Probably a dumb question....

Power cross feed on these?

 

[Winegrower]

This looks like a REAL lathe. I think you’d be very happy with this.

 

[kb58]

Well, given what you've presumably been happy with up 'til now, what is it that you want to do that requires this?

... like it matters...

 

[7milesup]

Well, given what you've presumably been happy with up 'til now, what is it that you want to do that requires this?

... like it matters...

Ok, I admit it... I am a toolaholic. At this point, nothing that I would do would require this. Requirements.... We don't need no stinkin' requirements..

Actually, I have had a number of times that I cannot the part I am turning through the headstock of the PM1022. It is just a "touch" under 1" which is frustrating.
I ran this past the wife and she was indifferent. I think that is a sign she might be leaving me... Hopefully she found someone nice.

 

[NCjeeper]

Any clue as to value?

Depends on if two bidders want it bad and go wild on their bids. I would guess 3500-5k range. Also depend on the amount of available machines in your area.

 

[mmcmdl]

Nice lathe but they are out there cheaper than 3500-5000 . Ours in here is used for polishing 99% of the time , and the other 1% by me when something needs to be made . Our ways are very worn , and there is no way I would throw $3500 at it .

 

[Nogoingback]

Looks like a Clausing Colchester:

 

[matthewsx]

I would just wonder what the spindle mounting is. It does have a couple of faceplates and chucks but what would it take if you needed something different? Also, wouldn't bid more than $1500 for it. Kinda too big for most hobby guys and too old for working shops.

John