Is there any other way to learn what serial number can tell me? I'm concerned my sellers will stop waiting for me, so I'd like to go back to assess the lathe soon and make an offer.
It's a 12x30 gear head, which I gather means 18 speed?
I'm reading up here and preparing an assessment checklist, which I'll post in case it's useful to others and in case others can suggest additions/refinements.