"Wes" wrote in message
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"Karl Townsend" wrote:

Do you know the model and age? My pre WW2 Leblond with babbit bearing and
top speed of 600 was good for its time. Not worth much today. OTOH a Servo
Shift is one EXCELLENT machine. In general all the newer Leblonds are
fine
machine tools.

I often make use of a servo shift Leblond, it has been an excellent
machine.

How many rpm will the spindle on your lathe do?

The antique 16 x 120 Leblond does 600
The 22 x 72 Mazak M4 does 2000
The Monarch 10EE does 3600
The Hardinge CHNC does 5000

I've been pining for a servo shift about 14 or 16 by 48 or 60. My better
half suggested I don't need another lathe. She just don't understand the
need for more tools!

Karl