Clausing Lathes

[Gofer]

Has anyone worked with a Clausing 100 metal lathe before? Would it be a good starter metal lathe? I am looking at buying one that is supposed to be complete and in good working order with a few accessories with it. What would a reasonable price be for it, I don't want to go looking without some sort of an idea of what they are worth.

Do I need a metal lathe??? Probably not but then that has never stopped me and grandpa wanted us to have some fun with the money he left us.

Bruce

 

[mredburn]

Is it an Atlas Clausing 10100 lathe? 6 in swing?
Do you or someone you know, know how to throughly inspect a lathe to tell if its worth, one what your going to pay for it and two how much if any repairs it needs. If you dont have any experiance I wouldnt buy it if it needs repairs or is worn out. If its in good or great shape its a wonderfull tool. If it needs parts or repairs it can get real expensive fast. . There was one on ebay that didnt sell for 500. DOes it have threading capabilities? If it uses gears, does it have the gear set? I would think that in good working shape its worth up to $400 depending on the accesories it could be worht more. I dont believe they still make them although ther are parts for sale on ebay. Do you know the asking Price?

 

[workinforwood]

Its likely 3 phase so you will need a converter..more money to spend!