Mr_Bill
Aluminum
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2007
- Location
- cincinnati, ohio
So let me set thew stage. I have two South Bend Heavy 10 lathes on that I am using and will continue to use and one that I am rebuilding for sale. I have two collete sets. One is a mixture of South Bend and Royal and maybe Hardridge but all brand names 1/16 to 1" by 32nds with a few missing 20 on hand needing 11 missing that I am looking for and will list them later on in this message. I have a almost complete new import set from 1/16 to 1 1/8" bu 16ths missing 1/8" only and I have a collete stop for this set so 17 on hand and 1 missing.
My first questions are what is your opinion as to the real value comparison of these sets? I intend to use them not have them as part of a restoration project.
Since the South Bend set do not have internal threads are they less desirable? Is a collete stop used that often making it and the imports valuable? The imports have internal threads and are still in the boxes, un-used. these re listed on ebay for $100 plus the cost of the collete stop. Yes I have the required fittings to use the collets on both lathes.
I am missing the following us collets 3/32 9/32 13/32 1/2 19/32 21/32 11/16 23/32 25/32 27/32 29/32 and I have a duplicate of the 15/16" collette. I am looking to purchase / trade for the missing collets so when I sell the other lathe I have a set to go with that. I have a lot of spare gauge blocks to trade.
I am interested in your opinions and thoughts.
Bill in Cincy
My first questions are what is your opinion as to the real value comparison of these sets? I intend to use them not have them as part of a restoration project.
Since the South Bend set do not have internal threads are they less desirable? Is a collete stop used that often making it and the imports valuable? The imports have internal threads and are still in the boxes, un-used. these re listed on ebay for $100 plus the cost of the collete stop. Yes I have the required fittings to use the collets on both lathes.
I am missing the following us collets 3/32 9/32 13/32 1/2 19/32 21/32 11/16 23/32 25/32 27/32 29/32 and I have a duplicate of the 15/16" collette. I am looking to purchase / trade for the missing collets so when I sell the other lathe I have a set to go with that. I have a lot of spare gauge blocks to trade.
I am interested in your opinions and thoughts.
Bill in Cincy