On 2/11/2012 11:41 AM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:

I was offered an Atlas lathe the other day for $50. The owner said
that there were two damaged gears. He is supposed to give me more
information next week. Comments?


A lot may depend on how the gears got damaged. Did it fall off a truck
going 60 mph?

If simple cause and effect, my $50 would be smoking coming out of the
wallet!

Paul