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[armyturner]

I got a new toy today. I know that it is not the best lathe on the market, but I think I got a good deal. This is my first full size lathe. I purchased it at an estate auction today for $200 even. The gentleman had bought it new, put it together, and then never mounted a single piece of wood on it. There is not as much as a scuff on the tool rests. Let me know what you think and if anyone has one of these let me know what kind of performance I can expect from it. It is a Craftsman 2hp, varible speed, 38" between centers, 15" inboard, 20" outboard, and included the stand as well. The pic is not the best as it was taken with my cell phone before I disassembled the lathe.

 

[JimGo]

Pic isn't working, but congrats on the lathe! Sounds like it will turn one BIG pen!

 

[Dario]

Sounds like a great deal to me. You will be the ultimate judge though [].

At any rate, I am sure you will enjoy it and if you get tired of it...you can easily sell it and not loose much money. If you are lucky, you might even end up making some []

 

[armyturner]

Ok, I think I have the pic on here now.

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[arjudy]

Not bad for $200.

 

[johncrane]

Not bad for two hung'.[]

 

[Ligget]

That looks like it is worth a lot more than what you paid![:0]
Hope you have fun with it for many years![]

 

[ctEaglesc]

I hope it serves you well.
Any indication as to how old it is? Looks like it may be a little cumbersome when you get redeployed.

 

[melogic]

Jeremy,
I have a newer version of the same lathe. I love mine and I paid about $350.00 more than you did for yours. Excellent find! Here is a picture like the one I have. I got this picture from Sears website.

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[L32]

I Have a very Old Craftsman Full size lathe that was my Fathers and it still works perfectly. I hope you will be as pleased with yours as I am with Mine.

 

[armyturner]

Another question that I have is dealing with an index plate. The lathe came with one but being new to turning I am not sure what it is for.

 

[NavyDiver]

Great deal! I love it when I come across a bargain like that at a yard or estate sale.