Lathe?

73SpeedBuggy · Post by **73SpeedBuggy** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:59 pm

So I was browsing our local craigslist tool section as I'm trying to shore up the tools in my garage and I came across a South Bend Lathe:http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls/3935016977.html

Is this something I would use frequently? Is this a good deal? Seems like it would be a useful tool to have but I'm not 100% certain.

Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:45 pm

Great price on a good looking, highly respected name lathe. 9" is small (no brake work), & I don't see a 3 or 4 jaw chuck or any tool holders. Lathe tooling is not as expensive as Bridgeport tooling. As far as usage, it depends on how many custom parts you want to make for your (or your friends) cars. Tom

73SpeedBuggy · Post by **73SpeedBuggy** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:26 pm

Dumb question time... How heavy is it going to be? Will I need help to load it into the back of my jeep?

Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 12:42 am

The lathe itself could be @ 500#. The base, if it is steel or cast iron would be @ another 500#. Tom