rtwhiteside
Plastic
- Joined
- May 3, 2018
- Location
- Roanoke, VA, USA
Howdy nerds,
I dug this beauty out of the back of my treasure trove of a machine shop last week and set to work cleaning it up the best I could to get it ready for its close up. I think she put on a pretty good show!
Pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHskEyRkAm
This is the first Sebastian lathe I've ever seen and, prior to pulling this thing out of a dark hole, I've never even heard of Sebastian. According to a write up on Lathes.co.uk, this model is likely a late 1920's model that is the result of 25 years of R&D based on their first lathe models.
Seems to be missing the forward and reverse switch and it doesnt appear to have been hooked up or used in 10 years or so. That being said, all the ways are in great shape and the carraige moves as it should and freely! Gave everything a nice WD40 and scotch brite treatment and finished with a nice bath in oil.
Anyone know what a lathe like this is worth? Ive seen WWII era Sebastians go for 2 to 3 thousand in nice condition. I forgot to take a picture of the information plate on the motor but my guess would be a 220v unit.
Its up for grabs, I think a reasonable price is in the $1000 range but Im also here to be corrected if necessary by people who know way more than me (most of you on here).
Anyway, hope you enjoy the pictures and as usual, any information about this lathe is greatly appreciated!
Located in Roanoke, Virginia
Cheers.
I dug this beauty out of the back of my treasure trove of a machine shop last week and set to work cleaning it up the best I could to get it ready for its close up. I think she put on a pretty good show!
Pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHskEyRkAm
This is the first Sebastian lathe I've ever seen and, prior to pulling this thing out of a dark hole, I've never even heard of Sebastian. According to a write up on Lathes.co.uk, this model is likely a late 1920's model that is the result of 25 years of R&D based on their first lathe models.
Seems to be missing the forward and reverse switch and it doesnt appear to have been hooked up or used in 10 years or so. That being said, all the ways are in great shape and the carraige moves as it should and freely! Gave everything a nice WD40 and scotch brite treatment and finished with a nice bath in oil.
Anyone know what a lathe like this is worth? Ive seen WWII era Sebastians go for 2 to 3 thousand in nice condition. I forgot to take a picture of the information plate on the motor but my guess would be a 220v unit.
Its up for grabs, I think a reasonable price is in the $1000 range but Im also here to be corrected if necessary by people who know way more than me (most of you on here).
Anyway, hope you enjoy the pictures and as usual, any information about this lathe is greatly appreciated!
Located in Roanoke, Virginia
Cheers.
