wrustle
Titanium
- Joined
- Jun 8, 2006
- Location
- Massachusetts
I have a Mori-Seiki SL1 that has been collecting dust and taking up room in my shop now for over a year due to the spindle drive crapping the bed one day and with a replacement cost for a rebuilt drive hovering around $4,000.00 I know for sure now it ain't gonna happen!
The machine is in good shape for its age and it made great parts, but I just can't justify the cost of the repair......so how the hell do I get rid of this anchor?
Part it out on ebay.....or Craigslist? I have about 10 tool holders, a collet chuck, and a six inch chuck. But not even sure which other components are salvageable or if I would just end up screwing them up removing them from the machine.
I really could use the floor space since we are going to be getting a new lathe in the very near future......hopefully that is.
I know some junk yards that will take it, but of course I have to get it there somehow, and spending $800-$1,200 for a rigger to come in and haul it out is not very appealing either.
In any event.....what the heck would you do, if it was on your floor?
Best Regards,
Russ
The machine is in good shape for its age and it made great parts, but I just can't justify the cost of the repair......so how the hell do I get rid of this anchor?
Part it out on ebay.....or Craigslist? I have about 10 tool holders, a collet chuck, and a six inch chuck. But not even sure which other components are salvageable or if I would just end up screwing them up removing them from the machine.
I really could use the floor space since we are going to be getting a new lathe in the very near future......hopefully that is.
I know some junk yards that will take it, but of course I have to get it there somehow, and spending $800-$1,200 for a rigger to come in and haul it out is not very appealing either.
In any event.....what the heck would you do, if it was on your floor?
Best Regards,
Russ
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