Lathe Vancouver area

[Former Member]

Actually it compares to a new machine ie Grizzly similar spec but with additional tooling. The deal is the fact that it has 2.5" spindle compared to must of this class which are 1-7/16 to 1-9/16 typically.

A new King 1236 with taper is about $7500.00.

So this machine goes between between 6k and its asking is not bad. Don't forget no tax.

 

[Dabbler]

Which of the brand new lathes in the 12" to 14" range have that?

The Modern one C0636 does - or did. Mine has it. Precision Matthews has it as an option on PM-1440TL and the PM-1236T/1340GT and PM-1440GT lathes.

More to the point: I've had a lathe for over 40 years, and never used my taper attachment. My work didn't need it, I guess.

 

[phaxtris]

I agree it's expensive. But it also has a taper attachment. Which of the brand new lathes in the 12" to 14" range have that?

Any of them, you just have to order it when you buy the lathe

 

[phaxtris]

Actually it compares to a new machine ie Grizzly similar spec but with additional tooling. The deal is the fact that it has 2.5" spindle compared to must of this class which are 1-7/16 to 1-9/16 typically.

A new King 1236 with taper is about $7500.00.

So this machine goes between between 6k and its asking is not bad. Don't forget no tax.

you are mis understanding the add, 2.5x8tpi spindle nose is not a 2.5" spindle bore, @Dabbler I'm sure could measure his, and the next time I'm over at buddy's shop I will measure the one I have access to, but I guarantee you it is no where near 2.5"


These lathes pop up quite often as they seem to have sold a lot of them back in the day, similar tooling, without a shiny paint job, 2-3k, maybe 4 to a real eager buyer

 

[Former Member]

you are mis understanding the add, 2.5x8tpi spindle nose is not a 2.5" spindle bore, @Dabbler I'm sure could measure his, and the next time I'm over at buddy's shop I will measure the one I have access to, but I guarantee you it is no where near 2.5"


These lathes pop up quite often as they seem to have sold a lot of them back in the day, similar tooling, without a shiny paint job, 2-3k, maybe 4 to a real eager buyer

If that is the case then based on current pricing (new equivalent) 3-5k would be in the right range depending on condition.

 

[Susquatch]

More to the point: I've had a lathe for over 40 years, and never used my taper attachment. My work didn't need it, I guess.

I have had a lathe for 40 years too (albeit an old lantern style flat belt 1880s lathe for 30 of those). I've never used or needed a taper attachment either. I've always used between centers with an offset tailstock for long tapers, or my compound for short tapers.

I'm sure that many love their taper attachments. But I don't want one.

 

[Dabbler]

you are mis understanding the add, 2.5x8tpi spindle nose is not a 2.5" spindle bore, @Dabbler I'm sure could measure his, and the next time I'm over at buddy's shop I will measure the one I have access to, but I guarantee you it is no where near 2.5"

The spindle bore for any of these lathes is 1 3/8 inches. The last edition (1988) of these belt-driven lathes went to 1.5 inches, but they are not considered as good. there were problems with the main bearings- they developed slop/runout after some heavy use. My friend Ian had a 1988 version of this lathe and he got rid of it.

 

[Dabbler]

CORRECTIONS:

His spindle is 62 mm X 8TPI. His spindle bore is 1.5 inches. (that is what happens when you depend on memory and have 3 very different lathes)

He has rounded 62mm to the nearest imperial measurement (2.5") because he doesn't know better.

 

[Six O Two]

I'm not so concerned about the respray, it's clear the machine hasn't seen much use. but yeah - the price: Dream on! Despite all the extra tooling, I think a 'good deal' for that machine would still have to be south of $4k.

 

[garball]

Well how about that, Sold.

 

[YotaBota]

It's only worth what someone is willing to pay,,,,,,,,,, somebody really likes green. lol

 

[Mcgyver]

i'm with Dabbler on that lathe. I'm probably out of step with the rest of the world on this, but new paint = a big discount imo. One of the best indicators of how hard a life its had has been removed. When a dealer does it, might be worth avoiding