Well, because of some unexpected expenses, I had to pass up the opportunity to buy the 16" Hendey shaper at the very last minute.
As a way of distracting myself from that loss, I've set my sights on something much closer to home, and with a much looser time line. There's a metal fab shop 5 minutes down the highway from my house, and out front is parked a big turret lathe. I contacted the owner of the shop, and he is "leaning" towards selling the lathe. I have no idea what kind of price he would be asking. I don't know that I'd even need a turret lathe, but if the price is right, I don't think I would be able to turn it down.
It looks to be a 50's vintage lathe, and I haven't been up close yet to get a good idea of the condition it is in. It sat wrapped in a tarp for 6 months, and now it's naked. It does look like it is coated with more dirt'n'oil'n'grime than rust, which is promising.
If I can get home before sunset today, I'll grab a couple pictures of it.
As a way of distracting myself from that loss, I've set my sights on something much closer to home, and with a much looser time line. There's a metal fab shop 5 minutes down the highway from my house, and out front is parked a big turret lathe. I contacted the owner of the shop, and he is "leaning" towards selling the lathe. I have no idea what kind of price he would be asking. I don't know that I'd even need a turret lathe, but if the price is right, I don't think I would be able to turn it down.
It looks to be a 50's vintage lathe, and I haven't been up close yet to get a good idea of the condition it is in. It sat wrapped in a tarp for 6 months, and now it's naked. It does look like it is coated with more dirt'n'oil'n'grime than rust, which is promising.
If I can get home before sunset today, I'll grab a couple pictures of it.