Alright, it's coming up on almost a year now and have gone through phases of actively searching high and low, to simply browsing now and then, and still have no metal lathe in my shop. I had decided on a model 5914 relatively nearby, but the machine ended up having some hidden gremlins, and I passed. So I am at my wits end trying to locate a good condition Clausing even close to me (SoCal).
My goal is to have one spinning in my shop within a month. I am willing to freight it in from the East Coast, and would prefer a machine in excellent condition, I simply lack the free time to due a tear-down/rebuild. So if anyone is, or knows somebody, selling a 5900 series, preferably a hydraulic vari-speed 2hp, please inform me.
I see Joe at Plaza has gotten 2 new ones inventoried, has anyone purchased a lathe from him, his pricing seem quite fair, especially compared to what some try to charge for junk over here. Would be interested in your thoughts on those lathes.
I sincerely appreciate the help.
My goal is to have one spinning in my shop within a month. I am willing to freight it in from the East Coast, and would prefer a machine in excellent condition, I simply lack the free time to due a tear-down/rebuild. So if anyone is, or knows somebody, selling a 5900 series, preferably a hydraulic vari-speed 2hp, please inform me.
I see Joe at Plaza has gotten 2 new ones inventoried, has anyone purchased a lathe from him, his pricing seem quite fair, especially compared to what some try to charge for junk over here. Would be interested in your thoughts on those lathes.
I sincerely appreciate the help.