Picked up a lathe today

HaMeR · October 26, 2007, 08:19:14 PM

at the next door auction. It's a 36"x12" Craftsman with the MT1. It's either 8 or 9 yrs old according to the Family but it was only used a time or two. I got the bench it's setting on & a 5 piece Craftsman lathe tool set for $55.

Caint complain about this deal!!

Bills Custom Calls · October 26, 2007, 09:45:15 PM

Looks like a nice find there Hamer

What ya need one that big fer

FinsnFur · October 26, 2007, 10:09:52 PM

He's gonna start spinning aluminum for nonfolding aluminum folding chairs.

Hawks Feather · October 26, 2007, 10:30:16 PM

Seems like a REALLY good deal to me. Are you sure you didn't just bid on the tools? That price seems a little better for the tools than everything. Nice catch.

Jerry

HaMeR · October 27, 2007, 06:05:31 AM

Bill-- I just wanted it for my wood shop. You never know. I might want to build a tall table.

Jim-- :roflmao: :roflmao:

Jerry-- It was toward the end of the auction & folks just weren't bidding as well. I hadn't bought anything up to that point so I had a few bucks in my pocket yet. When the auctioneer said lathe/table/tools "as one" I really became interested. Know what I mean?

I figured at least double the amount I paid so I was a bit surprised. It all needs cleaned up but thats minor.

THO Game Calls · October 27, 2007, 07:00:48 AM

Good deal! You made out quite well I would think. Lots of possibilities with something like that. Hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!

AL

iahntr · October 27, 2007, 10:06:18 AM

That's cool !

securpro · October 28, 2007, 10:02:20 PM

HaMeR, I have one just like it that a friend gave me a few years ago, but it's missing the motor . Could you me let me know the RPM of that motor soz I could try to find one ? man I would really appreciate it !!!

I also have another Craftsman lathe that I have never used but I dont think it is as good as the older ones.

securpro

HaMeR · October 29, 2007, 06:10:44 PM

securpro-- The side cover shows max motor size as 1/2HP & 1725RPM's.

securpro · October 29, 2007, 06:22:29 PM

Thanks HaMeR ! like I said I have had one of these for quite awhile and have never been able to use it . I have several motors around ,now I can match it up and see what comes of it.

securpro

HaMeR · October 29, 2007, 07:29:12 PM

Sure thing!! Now get to spinnin up some eye candy!!