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That's exactly what I am looking for, something about that size. All I want it for at this time is for the wood lathe chisels that I make, but I will probably end up using it for other things also. Craigslist around me hasn't had much lately, $1000 and up, ones for less look pretty bad, I would recondition one for the right price and if I can get parts for it. I like to recondition old machines and make em look like new again. I would like to find an old atlas, logan, or southbend, but the southbends really hold their value.LoneStar said:Thanks guys!
You are right about the metal lathes. Not only do they hold value, but when one comes up at a decent price you better be in the truck and headed that way as soon as its posted. A good metal lathe on craigslist wont be around at the end of the day, I know that from experience.
I just bought a second lathe, an old Craftsman (Atlas) 6X18 for $250. Its a pretty small one, and not too much torque for heavy work but I couldnt pass it up for the price. My shop is 30 minutes away, I'll set this one up at the condo for small work I dont want to drive for.