Forum topic by Chris Peroni | posted 09-29-2013 11:30 PM | 7033 views | 0 times favorited | 17 replies | ![]() |
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09-29-2013 11:30 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: lathe deal brag gloat score find turning chisel wood lathe My lovely wife Sherri has some incredible friends. One of those friends just happens to be married to a professional and lifelong woodworker, Mark. Today, Sherri’s friend asked if I’d be interested in purchasing Marks old lathe, as he ended up buying another larger one. If I wasn’t interested in it the old lathe was going on Kijiji tonight. Naturally I jumped on the offer and when I heard he only wanted $50 for it I set into a rush to make space in my garage and then I drove straight to their home to pick it up! As I stated in the title, I just can’t believe how generous Mark has been. Not only did I score a far better lathe than I ever expected to have for my first one, but he included the bench he made for it, and a set of 7 chisels. Fantastic! I literally just got it into my garage a few minutes ago and I’m not sure where I will set it up at. The lathe can turn up to 14” width on the inside (& can turn on the outside as well), has 3’ of working length, 2 tool rests, and a multi-speed motor that runs great. $50!! right click and open in new tab to see full image (I guess) -- Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. -Plato |
17 replies so far
#1 posted 09-29-2013 11:53 PM |
It looks well cared for. Almost looks like it was barely used! Awesome score. Enjoy :) -- "Nothing happens until you build it" |
#2 posted 09-30-2013 12:30 AM |
Mark seems to be very respectful of his tools and shop. I noticed all his tools were very clean and in good repair. This lathe was used quite a lot as I understand it, but yes, it does not show or act it’s age lol. -- Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. -Plato |
#3 posted 09-30-2013 01:26 AM |
Man you got your money’s worth on that purchase. How does the tail stock and tool rest stay vertical on that single round bar? Is there a flat on the back side? Jim -- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!! |
#4 posted 09-30-2013 01:33 AM |
Yes, there’s a flat – across the bottom – just checked -- Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. -Plato |
#5 posted 09-30-2013 01:47 AM |
The correct phrase is tool gloat. -- Perfection is the difference between too much and not enough. |
#6 posted 09-30-2013 03:41 AM |
I’ve read both gloat and brag used here – I like the word brag better :) -- Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. -Plato |
#7 posted 09-30-2013 07:17 AM |
Nice score. Now you need some wood! -- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/ |
#8 posted 09-30-2013 10:34 AM |
You should be ashamed of yourself- getting a lathe for $50! I’m jealous. Now you are committed to showing some of your turnings. |
#9 posted 09-30-2013 12:29 PM |
Wow.. there is an identical lathe for sale here in a Mennonite thrift shop… for $250 firm. You did extremely well!! Congrats. -- Einstein: "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." I'm Poopiekat!! |
#10 posted 09-30-2013 12:35 PM |
Well I guess I’ll start…..YOU SUCK! Great score -- Just trying to build something beautiful |
#11 posted 09-30-2013 12:52 PM |
What brand is the lathe, can’t quite read it? It looks very similar to the Craftsman and Ridgid models. I thought I did good at $100 including never used chisels, you got a screaming deal, plus mine’s only a 12” x 36” model. -- "Lack of effort will result in failure with amazing predictability" - Me |
#12 posted 09-30-2013 12:55 PM |
Chjris, -- HorizontalMike -- "Woodpeckers understand..." |
#13 posted 09-30-2013 01:02 PM |
you, sir, SUCK peace, T |
#14 posted 09-30-2013 02:43 PM |
That looks very much like the Sears lathe. The tail stock and tool rests clamps have handles that thread into pot metal. Be gentle with them if they are. -- More Ideas than Time. |
#15 posted 09-30-2013 10:41 PM |
It was about time I landed one of these amazing deals I hear about – with luck I should be doing my first turning since 1997… wow, has it really been that long?! I’ve cut steel on a lathe more recently but not a single sliver of wood since high school; it’s just like riding a bike, right…? It’s an old Canadian Tire lathe, model #55-4507-2. HorizontalMike – I waxed it top to bottom like you said and now the tool rest and tail stock are stuck and won’t slide …... ;) -- Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. -Plato |
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