Wanted Metal lathe in FL

[Carl Fisher]

I'm in need of another metal lathe in driving distance of Tampa FL. None of the retailers have any in stock.

Please NO HF or any of the variation of the 7x "mini" lathes

Open to lathes in the 8x16 through 10x22 range benchtop. 110v

Examples:
South Bend SB1001
Variations of the 210v or 1022v (Weiss, Precision Matthews, etc...)
Grizzly G0602 or G0768

I'd entertain a vintage Atlas/Craftsman or similar as well depending on the configuration.


Yes I know to check FB and CL and such. I'm posting a wanted here just on the odd chance someone has a deal near me.

 

[walshjp17]

Welcome back to the custom pen arena.

 

[Carl Fisher]

Welcome back to the custom pen arena.

Yeah, sellers remorse after almost a year of not making anything. I have the urge again but can't find a dang lathe to buy that I'd be happy with. My regular seller has been out of machines for 6 months and doesn't expect any new ones for at least another year. Used market is non existent down here and I will not waste money on a 7x mini.

At least I kept most of my specialty tools.

 

[walshjp17]

Glad to hear. Not lowering your standards is what keeps customers coming back. Good luck with the lathe search.

 

[Carl Fisher]

LMS got some fresh lathes in stock and purchased new. This thread can be closed.