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  1. J

    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    I seen your post on the pulley. The only other major when I seen was one where the change gears weren’t shifting all the way over to align properly.
  2. J

    Hello From PEI

    Sweet…Oilers fan?
  3. J

    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    Thanks. He has a fork lift there and I have a ceiling mounted hoist. I was also thinking hockey puck style mounts or scrap stainless to avoid rust.
  4. J

    Hello From PEI

    I spend quite well, but thanks for the offer bahaha.
  5. J

    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    Yeah, I kind of figured that I use both a lot. I’ve got a set of tooling and holders and a 10 inch machinist level although it won’t be super accurate it’ll do for what I need. Just waiting to get the lathe home before I order. It’s shipping on Amazon For stuff that’s not needed right away I...
  6. J

    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    I actually have five of them in my cart right now. What about a good set of 5/8” tooling?
  7. J

    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    Jesus guys, I can’t believe how fast and the amount of replies! Greatly appreciate it. I think I’m gonna go for it. I know we can unload it later for the same price. Proxule, thanks for the info. I appreciate it. visibly it’s in great shape. I don’t think there’s a lot of hours on it but at the...
  8. J

    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    Yeah I have the spec sheet printed off and everything else is there. No scrap material, but I have more than my share of that lol. The original owner may find the chuck, but who knows. It Does have the quick change tool post, I plan on picking up a few holders so any recommendations or links...
  9. J

    Hello From PEI

    Well guys, you sure don’t take long to reply to threads! That’s awesome. I can’t wait to hopefully start learning from you all soon!
  10. J

    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    That’s great thanks for the pointers. I have run Our bigger machines at work, so I’m not a total noob but pretty damn close lol. I’m not terribly happy with the price point because there isn’t much tooling with it, but it is half price of buying it new so we’ll see. I have a heat pump in my...
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