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I’ll post pics later but a buddy of mine has a stripped splines on the hub and axle. I was going to focus on new splines and get a new hub ordered but that failed before so it might again. I couldn’t find any info on anybody doing this but my plans are to machine the hub, measure, and build the...

I have a chance for $600 for a small milling/ drilling machine. Comes with collets up to 1/2”. Drill chuck, few drill bits and end mills. Also has a 4” drill press vise. Thought on it? I wouldn’t begin to think on one of these but the price also with the tools are making me think twice. Similar...

With qctp being so expensive I had a short piece of 5” stock. Decided to make a general 4 way post. The lantern style with This is missing the bottom washer. It’s a pain to use, plus it’s not very rigid. Great way to get some practice anyways. I’ll post the finished product. When I’m done it...

Hey guys, been a while sense I’ve been on. Anyways used lathes a few a far between, Hence why I’m going to ask about the price. The guy is asking 4 grand for this old lathe. I haven’t called yet. He’s an old timer not getting back to my messages. It looks to be a 12”x 48” Harrison. L6 ...

Was looking at a lathe today. It has seen better days. But the ways and stuff look good. I don’t think it has been used much but it has been abused in a way of operator error. The guy didn’t really know how to use it. It has a few problems. I believe there is inner gears stripped. Cross feed...

Might have a 13 south bend bargained for. Updates coming. Should be a good starter lathe.

At what point is it worth owning an older lathe? Was going to look at a pinacho 180 yesterday for 1500 but I couldn’t find any info on it anywhere. Kind of glad it sold before I got the chance to look because I probably would’ve bought it and worried about the details later. If you buy an older...