On 5 Nov 2005 17:29:09 -0800, "JonJonJon"
wrote:

Someone in my area is selling an Atlas/Craftsman lathe. He couldn't get
a model number, but I've seen this model before. He says it must be 20
years old at least. Here's a pictu

http://jonjonjon24.tripod.com/lathe.jpg

Would anyone have any specs on this machine, pros and cons that come to
mind? He is asking 3000$ CAD (about 2500$ USD right now) It comes with
the tooling that's hanging on the wall behind the machine and a milling
attachment. All I know is that it has 12" swing over bed and the bed is
about 4 feet long.

Any tips on what to look for when buying a used lathe would be
appreciated. The other option I have is to buy a much smaller 9x19"
from BusyBee Tools (same thing as Grizzly). It's a smaller machine, but
closer to my price range considering I also want to buy a small milling
machine.


Thanks
Jon

I have one exactly like that and payed a $1,000 U.S. Looks good, try
turning a bar on it and mic. it. Mine does great for stuff if I take
my time, but I would rather have a really nice big lathe.

Reminds me, I need to drop over and take a picture of a locals supper
nice lathe from somewhere next to checlovacia.