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Default Rockwell International 46-111 wood lathe value

On Jan 29, 11:03 am, mountainGJ wrote:
I was wondering if someone could let me know what a Rockwell Inter.
46-111 wood lathe is worth.


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Is that a fare price or should I
figure in something else? The seller is asking $350.


I personally wouldn't touch that lathe for that price. You would get
great utility value out of that lathe for $150... but I wouldn't pay
more. It has a small (low torque) motor, very small swing (turnable
diameter over the ways) and is not made for much more than light
spindle turning. The castings, although nicely finished, are
lightweight and prone to flex. Can you tell I have some personal
experience with this lathe?

It was a nice little lathe in its time, but it is simply too light
weight for someone that wants to really get out and turn all manner of
things on a lathe.

I think your money would be better spent with a Jet mini or something
similar, and you will still have some money left out of the $350
asking price to buy some more tools.

Robert