REX-CUT DG1237 $1,900 Richmond BC

[YotaBota]

Looks like all the original tooling. It's in a hanger so possibly not a lot of use or abuse by airplane guys.

Busy Bee Lathe - tools - by owner

Busy Bee Lathe with tooling 220volts

vancouver.craigslist.org

 

[DavidR8]

And a forklift to load...

 

[r-sim]

I wonder if that's metric too - the manual has specs for both imperial and metric versions of the 1237G (also interesting that it's a non-gearhead G model!).

 

[Tom Kitta]

That feels like rather good price for a 12x36 lathe!

 

[DavidR8]

@Dabbler is this similar to yours?

 

[YotaBota]

(also interesting that it's a non-gearhead G model!).

I believe the gearhead models are labeled as GH vice DF before the size.

 

[Dabbler]

@Dabbler is this similar to yours?

It is the exact same modek. In far worse shape. It is a good bit of kit. They are delicate a bit. Needs a very thorough checkout.

 

[DavidR8]

It is the exact same modek. In far worse shape. It is a good bit of kit. They are delicate a bit. Needs a very thorough checkout.

I’m interested in it but it’s a $200 commitment to go see it.

 

[Dabbler]

I’m interested in it but it’s a $200 commitment to go see it.

The ferry sucks!

 

[PaulL]

The ferry sucks!

It beats no ferry. But yeah.

 

[DPittman]

I wonder if that's metric too - the manual has specs for both imperial and metric versions of the 1237G (also interesting that it's a non-gearhead G model!).

I had a very similar lathe to that one (virtually the same) Cutting most imperial and metric threads could be done with one gear swap (and gear box changes of course). Now that vfds can be had cheap the belt change is almost a plus (at least in my opinion). I think if the lathe is in decent working condition I'd happily pay $1900 for it.

 

[crelling]

Hi there.
I ended up being the one that bought the lathe. Only issues I see so far are:
1: it’s filthy. I will take most of it appart and put it in my ultrasonic cleaner.
2: there is a little play in the cross slide nut. I plan on making a new one along with the thread on my friends lathe when I can.

Other wise a great deal. I’m ended up getting it for $1400

 

[140mower]

Hi there.
I ended up being the one that bought the lathe. Only issues I see so far are:
1: it’s filthy. I will take most of it appart and put it in my ultrasonic cleaner.
2: there is a little play in the cross slide nut. I plan on making a new one along with the thread on my friends lathe when I can.

Other wise a great deal. I’m ended up getting it for $1400

Congratulations on the new toy, and welcome to the forum from Lillooet BC.

 

[r-sim]

Even filthy and with a worn cross-slide nut, that's a steal - congrats, and I hope you get many great projects from it (beyond the cleaning, lol)!

 

[Dabbler]

@crelling great score. Let me know if you have any questions. I've had everything except the headstock apart on mine.

FYI mine is a 1980 or 1981 Busy Bee 1237. Once in operation they do good work, with care (like any other lighter lathe with a long bed).

 

[YotaBota]

Congrats on the new toy tool. lol

And welcome to the group, looking forward to seeing your projects.

 

[whydontu]

Score! And welcome from Steveston

 

[DavidR8]

Welcome and well scored.

 

[jcdammeyer]

Welcome and well scored.

Same here!