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The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: John Hill on April 12, 2009, 04:52:35 AM

Title: Here is a lathe for someone!
Post by: John Hill on April 12, 2009, 04:52:35 AM

(http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/50/91073850.jpg)


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=212575454 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=212575454)

Thats about 25 quid.  I think I will be bidding on it, just something to put on the mantlepiece! :med:

Title: Re: Here is a lathe for someone!
Post by: old-biker-uk on April 12, 2009, 04:28:53 PM

 :thumbup: One of our club members bought a similar lathe at a club auction (similar price) with a bit of work (bored out headstock, new spindle, lever tailstock) he now has a neat little precision lathe. Here he is turning cones for loco steam injectors at our recent exhibition. (http://www.tauntonme.org.uk/2009%20exhibition/2009exhibition.html)
(http://www.tauntonme.org.uk/2009%20exhibition/images/09ex066.jpg)
Mark

Title: Re: Here is a lathe for someone!
Post by: John Hill on April 12, 2009, 04:47:23 PM

That one looks rather neat Mark.  ::)

Title: Re: Here is a lathe for someone!
Post by: bogstandard on April 12, 2009, 05:33:51 PM

I actually gave one away about 15 years ago. It came with a load of bits from a workshop clearout.

I refurbished it and gave it to a fellow modeller who still uses it to make many custom fittings for model boats.

They are a very nice basic lathe, however, a little limited in its basic form. But as OB's mate has shown, with a little work, they can very easily be made into a nice high precision machine.

Well worth getting for the price.

John

Title: Re: Here is a lathe for someone!
Post by: John Hill on April 12, 2009, 11:00:18 PM

I dont really think the little lathe would suit the sort of messing around I am likely to do but it would be nice to have on the shelf!

Title: Re: Here is a lathe for someone!
Post by: John Hill on April 17, 2009, 05:23:28 AM

It sold for NZ$110, about 35 quid or $60 US.