mac13
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2006
- Location
- Southernmost NJ
I happened upon a 14x54 Pacemaker today (by sheer accident). It has the 2-piece hardend ways, the 2K high speed spindle option, a TA, Aloris post, and a 3-jaw chuck. It had a price on it that the seller said was less than scrap value. Overall outside appearence was pretty rough but on closer inspection everything was well lubricated and all controls seemed to work freely with the exception of the cross slide which was very tight. I did not see it under power but the spindle seemed to turn quite nice by hand. I was in a hurry to get somewhere and did not get to spend enough time looking at everything and forgot to get the serial # off it but I figure it's a 50's vintage machine. While I think it was affordably priced, I think I can deal with the seller. What I would like to know is the weight of the lathe so that I can know what the actual scrap value is to leverage the seller. I was really wanting for a 14X30 due to space constraints but I'd hate to pass this up.
One more thing. I don't think that this is a 27 speed lathe but I'm not sure how to tell. Can anyone give me a few pointers on what to look for?
Thanks
Mac
One more thing. I don't think that this is a 27 speed lathe but I'm not sure how to tell. Can anyone give me a few pointers on what to look for?
Thanks
Mac