Harrison 11x24 lathe w/ DRO & VFD $3500, Mid-Vancouver Island

[whydontu]

John’s advice is excellent. I’m guilty of buying tooling because it seemed like a good idea at the time only to never use it.

That pretty well describes some marriages.

 

[Tomc938]

Hi All, thanks for the comments, very much appreciated.

Unfortunately I'm away from home and will be having a look on my way home so don't have a chance to bring any testing equipment, but if it checks out I will leave a deposit and return with trailer and testing kit for second look before finalizing deal.

Yotabota - Not sure if its right there in front of me but I couldn't see the manual you posted?

Mickeyf - Ya that might be very much appreciated. I'm in Black Creek but headed home on the ferry tomorrow so will be having a look around 1 and then if checks out hopefully back Sunday to pick it up. Not sure yet on loading capabilities but seems likely heavier (and somewhat top heavy) for a manual load so likely need to find some equipment, going to enquire with the seller.

Again, thanks for all the comments, they're very welcome as I am relatively new to lathe's.

Also curious advice on where / how / what to look for in a quick change tool post assuming all goes well.

If you are interested, I have a QCTP I could make available for sale. I'm up in Campbell River. It's off my 12 x 36. 250-100 (AXA I think) piston. I had a newer one that didn't go with the lathe I sold when I upsized.

If you want to get together for a coffee sometime when you are in town (CR) and get a 1 minute tour of my shop (it's really small). drop me a note. I'm free most times with a bit of notice.

 

[Pheds]

@Tomc938 ,

I very much appreciate that, I'll have a much better sense after laying eyes on the lathe tomorrow but I'm hopeful I will be in the market...

Either way, as we're in the same town it would be great to get together for a shop tour.

Will update after having a look.