Wecheco 15

[Blue Wall]

Just wondering what your thoughts are about a machine like this. They are asking $3200.

 

[Dabbler]

From pictures only, it looks good, and for a good price. It would depend on the shape of the gearing and a very close inspection of the ways.

 

[cuslog]

I was tempted to go look at that one -- until I saw that the motor is mounted on the back side - which would space it out from the wall by a foot or more - not so great for me because I'm in a small space - but for someone with more space it might be OK or even great.

 

[Blue Wall]

Thanks guys. Are they a decent machine?

 

[cuslog]

Lathes.Co.UK is a great resource - not sure if that ones there but if it is he provides lots of information.

 

[Tom Kitta]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/edmonton/metal-lathe/1543757805?undefined

Quick search yelds that the machine is rare and somewhere from Argentina. Almost zero info. Price is too high unless in showroom condition - which I doubt it is at. Argentina is not an industrial power house & lathe is from 1960s or 50s - note spindle taper type L.

I would say value wise its in the 2000 range - depends on what inspection shows.

 

[Blue Wall]

Thank you. I'm not in a rush so I will proceed slowly.

 

[cuslog]

Yes, spindle nose type is something to seriously consider. I prefer a "D" style camlock because I change chucks fairly often (they're relatively easy to change). I would shy away from a screw on type.