MELMAX Lathe, $1250, Lethbridge

[YYCHM]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/lethbridge/steel-lathe-benchtop-td-5a/1553574898?undefined

 

[DavidR8]

I'd be all over that if I were in the market.

 

[DPittman]

Yup that would be a good buy if it is as sound as it appears to be.

 

[YYCHM]

Any idea as to what size it is?

 

[DPittman]

Any idea as to what size it is?

I believe those are a 10" swing lathe and I'm guessing that is maybe a 36" bed. I've read that there were a couple of bed lengths.

 

[Tom Kitta]

Looks like excellent deal - 4 chucks!

 

[Hacker]

Nice upgrade or starter for someone. It shouldn't take long to sell.

 

[YYCHM]

Pending pick up

 

[Dabbler]

It is a 12X36 lathe made in Taiwan. It is an updated version the the lathe BB sold in the 80s, with a better gear box and much better headstock bearings. It features the same odd threaded threaded spindle as the BB lathes (metric diameter and 8TPI). It sold more under the Tida brand, even here in Canada.

It weighs in at just over 1000lbs not including stand.

 

[Hacker]

I have seen a few Tida lathes and they look like a decent lathe.

 

[YYCHM]

SOLD