I plan to see this lathe tomorrow, but I don't know what model it is
and would like to do a bit of research first. I can't find one like it
in the normal searching. Any thoughts?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tls/1086348540.html

Thanks,
-Bruno

The lathe in the pictures look nearly identical to a 9x20 Enco, Bruno, not
an EMCO.

I could be mistaken, and it's often said tht the Enco and other Chinese
lathes were copies of the famous precision Austrian EMCO lathe, but this one
has many identical features of the Chinese model.

If it really is an EMCO, it (very likely) won't be there tomorrow for that
price.

OTOH, if it's a 9x20 Chinese lathe, it might still be worth that price.

There should be set of gears with it, bout 8 pieces, maybe, and possibly
some other loose parts.

If there are more accessories inluded, I'd say it's definitely worth that
price, since the Enco 9x20 is about $800 or more presently.

--
WB
..........
metalworking projects
www.kwagmire.com/metal_proj.html


"Bruno" wrote in message
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I plan to see this lathe tomorrow, but I don't know what model it is
and would like to do a bit of research first. I can't find one like it
in the normal searching. Any thoughts?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tls/1086348540.html

Thanks,
-Bruno

"Wild_Bill" wrote:

The lathe in the pictures look nearly identical to a 9x20 Enco, Bruno, not
an EMCO.

I could be mistaken, and it's often said tht the Enco and other Chinese
lathes were copies of the famous precision Austrian EMCO lathe, but this one
has many identical features of the Chinese model.

If it really is an EMCO, it (very likely) won't be there tomorrow for that
price.

OTOH, if it's a 9x20 Chinese lathe, it might still be worth that price.

There should be set of gears with it, bout 8 pieces, maybe, and possibly
some other loose parts.

If there are more accessories inluded, I'd say it's definitely worth that
price, since the Enco 9x20 is about $800 or more presently.

My first thought is that he really meant Enco, but not sure. I called
him today (Sunday) and the machine is in his shop so he could not tell
me anything more about it and the shop is not open until tomorrow
morning. So it will be around until then, but hard to say after that.

If you've been looking for your first lathe, or a second machine for your
workshop, the 9x20 is a decent starter lathe.

As long as one has realistic expectations of a machine like this one, they
can gin a lot of experience with a 9x20.

As prices go, all of the 7x12 mini lathes sell for over $400, and while a
lot of guys do some incredible work with them, they are really the starter
lathe for first time lathe buyers.
One charateristic of the 7xX mini lathes, is that they usually have all
plastic gears.. at least the 9x20 has iron gears (with the exception of 1,
which is meant to be sacrificed to save the other parts of the feed train).

Aside from the change gear set which aren't shown in the picture, the lathe
appears to be complete, and there aren't any very expensive parts on a 9x20
Chinese lathe, so if it might need some replacement parts due to wear, they
wouldn't cost much.

Some of the good 'ol American machines have a lot of $200-500 parts that
wear out or break.

If your examination of the advertised lathe shows you that the the bed is
clean and not beat up, the main components are free of rust and move
smoothly, and the present owner can show you that it does run, then it would
likely be a fairly good purchase.

If the machine is actually an EMCO, I'd hand him the cash immediately after
saying Hello.

--
WB
..........
metalworking projects
www.kwagmire.com/metal_proj.html


"Bruno" wrote in message
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My first thought is that he really meant Enco, but not sure. I called
him today (Sunday) and the machine is in his shop so he could not tell
me anything more about it and the shop is not open until tomorrow
morning. So it will be around until then, but hard to say after that.

Do yourself a favor.....buy a larger lathe....you won't be happy with this.
They are available, even if slightly more money...you will not regret it.
Steve
"Bruno" wrote in message
...
I plan to see this lathe tomorrow, but I don't know what model it is
and would like to do a bit of research first. I can't find one like it
in the normal searching. Any thoughts?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tls/1086348540.html

Thanks,
-Bruno

Bruno wrote:

I plan to see this lathe tomorrow, but I don't know what model it is
and would like to do a bit of research first. I can't find one like it
in the normal searching. Any thoughts?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tls/1086348540.html

Thanks,
-Bruno

Mystery solved. I saw that lathe this morning and initial suspicions
are confirmed. It's an Enco, not Emco.