Online auction (TEXAS)

[Dario]

There maybe some good stuff here if you are close by.

http://www.texauction.com/cgi-bin/l...tegory=metal_wood_shop_equip&listtype=current

Disclaimer...I have no affiliation with this company, just passing info. Our Community College liquidate through them also and I know a lot of great deals can be had if you are willing to take the "risk".

 

[Rifleman1776]

"lemons"? In Tomball, Texas? [:0][] I'll bite my tongue. If I wasn't on a vow of nicety to Texas, there's a dozen good straight lines in that. [] Actually, might be some good deals there. But at the price of shipping/gasoline today, one would have to live locally to take advantage.

 

[alamocdc]

I saw one thing I'd be bidding on if I still lived in SA. []

 

[Dario]

If I am handy in fixing/reconditioning shop equipments...these could be a gold mine. Our local college just auctioned of a lot of compressors, lathes, drill press, welding machines, planner, bandsaw, grinding/buffing stations, etc. But not knowing what will entail to have them running properly turned me off. Most are actually in good running condition...just not brave enought to risk my hard earned $$$.

The ones they have are really good brands too!!! [V] Another turn off...say you manage to bring them home...you will need a forklift to unload most of them too [].

 

[ryannmphs]

Getting equpment that needs to be "tuned" up seems to be my lot in life. [] I just got a Delta 1440 (even though I swore I'd never get another Delta tool) for $200. There is a vibration in the HS so I'm going to replace all the bearings, retaining clips and washers. Total cost about $60.00 (includes new belt and shipping) so for $260.00 I'm going from a Delta Midi lathe to a Delta 1440 Ironbed lathe.

Ryan

 

[rtparso]

Darn wrong side of Texas.

 

[alamocdc]

If I thought I had a way to get it here, that Powermatic Model 90 looks nice. Sure, it may need a little work, but those old lathes are almost bullet proof.

 

[its_virgil]

I have a powermatic 90 just like the picture that I picked up for $100 at a school surplus auction. It is a nice lathe. I just wish it were VS.
do a good turn daily!
Don

Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />If I thought I had a way to get it here, that Powermatic Model 90 looks nice. Sure, it may need a little work, but those old lathes are almost bullet proof.

 

[alamocdc]

Don, all of the Model 90s I've seen had a speed selector. Although now that you mention it, I don't see one on this one.