On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 07:21:53 -0500, "George" George@least wrote:

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Used is a real good option. Bear in mind, anything which is cast iron and
broken/missing will likely not be replaceable. Bearings, pulleys, screws
and handles come off the shelf or can be fabricated.

It's rigidity, not weight which counts, so while you're shopping, make sure
that the unit has good, positive locks to keep its components in line and
constant reference to each other. If you want weight, you can add it, up to
the weight of mother earth, when you bring it into the shop.

Another nice thing about used lathes is that a lot of them include other
goodies like tools.


For sure... and even better than tools, I've bought a couple of used power tools
and had the owner throw in jigs that he'd built to use with the tool... great
jump start..

Another advantage of buying used is you get to see how it stands up to use...


mac

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