W P Davis Lathe - No Price

[whydontu]

Vancouver Facebook Marketplace

,https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1263774500750254/

W. P. Davis Machinery went belly-up in 1923. So this was designed when men were men, and machinists were expected to be missing a few fingers just as a source of pride.

I think I’ve seen this one before. And the speed control looks suspiciously like a car transmission with a splined input shaft.

 

[kevin.decelles]

i bet you that 'ol girl would turn a nice brake rotor.

 

[Dabbler]

At 12.000$ it just won't sell, even to a collector. I love the look of it

 

[6.5 Fan]

That would fit in around here with the JD paint job, just need to finish the carriage and steady rest.

 

[Mcgyver]

I'd guess the 12,000 is supposed to be like a placeholder, you knowm abc, xyz, 12345. Not a clever marketing approach imo, but doubt he expects 12,345. Then again I've been shocked before

 

[Tom Kitta]

I hate it when they ask to be messaged for pricing. I am guessing they have no clue as to what is it worth and just fish. Also almost 5 months on the market.