Titaniumboy
Plastic
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2010
- Location
- Northern California
There is a Heavy 10 for sale near me that has been completely disassembled for paint and reconditioning by the seller. I have not seen it yet except for pictures.
- 1-3/8"spindle bore
- 48" bed (30" between centers)
- single tumbler quick change gear box
- says bedways are in good condition, but has some wear on the cross slide screw and nut
- says he believes lathe was on a Navy ship, but appears to have relatively low hours.
- says lathe is complete and original
- pics show a taper attachment, but I'm not sure if it is complete.
- pics show a rebuild manual and a new felt kit
- pics don't show, but seller says it has the chip tray and stand (probably the welded steel bench with drawers).
- 5" 3 jaw Skinner chuck
The lathe is located on the west coast where South Bend prices, especially for Heavy 10's, always seem to be astronomical. I know I will never stumble across a Heavy 10 for $800 and negotiate the seller down to $450 like Brad Jacobs.
The seller is asking $1200, which is completely crazy to me considering this thing is in boxes. He says that he would rather see it find a good home instead of parting it out.
Please give me reasons to walk away from this. I already have too many projects, plus not enough room for the rebuild phase.
On the other hand, a Heavy 10 would be a great reason to get rid of my Grizzly 10x22 G0602.
Thanks for any help.
- 1-3/8"spindle bore
- 48" bed (30" between centers)
- single tumbler quick change gear box
- says bedways are in good condition, but has some wear on the cross slide screw and nut
- says he believes lathe was on a Navy ship, but appears to have relatively low hours.
- says lathe is complete and original
- pics show a taper attachment, but I'm not sure if it is complete.
- pics show a rebuild manual and a new felt kit
- pics don't show, but seller says it has the chip tray and stand (probably the welded steel bench with drawers).
- 5" 3 jaw Skinner chuck
The lathe is located on the west coast where South Bend prices, especially for Heavy 10's, always seem to be astronomical. I know I will never stumble across a Heavy 10 for $800 and negotiate the seller down to $450 like Brad Jacobs.
The seller is asking $1200, which is completely crazy to me considering this thing is in boxes. He says that he would rather see it find a good home instead of parting it out.
Please give me reasons to walk away from this. I already have too many projects, plus not enough room for the rebuild phase.
On the other hand, a Heavy 10 would be a great reason to get rid of my Grizzly 10x22 G0602.
Thanks for any help.