Matt@RFR
Titanium
- Joined
- May 26, 2004
- Location
- Paradise, Ca
Ok guys, I may or may not have fell into quite a find. I had a guy call me and he said he's got two lathes he wants to get rid of. Free. Both are made by Jones & Lamson, one is a "No.5", the other is a "No.5-4 1/2". Both are turret lathes. The No. 5 has this info on it:
Serial # 222671
Model: RAM
Made in 1969
Navy ID # 001364
The No.5-4 1/2 had this info:
Serial # 201294
"Property of Kallista, Inc 00091"
Any info?
These really are not the best lathe for what I make (1/2" to 8" diameters normally, aluminum and mild steel), but I'm desperately trying to ditch my worthless Atlas lathe.
Both lathes have been in the weather for about a year (atleast) and have significant rust on the ways and elsewhere, but just by looks, nothing seems too severe. Niether have any tooling, but the 5-4 1/2 has what looks like a collet closer on it.
I can take pictures if that would help. I need to give this guy an answer within a week or so, and I know absolutely nothing about these lathes! If you guys think they are worth investigation, then I'll also need suggestions for good riggers and good machine rebuilders in my area. (I don't have the time, knowledge or tools to rebuild something like this)
Serial # 222671
Model: RAM
Made in 1969
Navy ID # 001364
The No.5-4 1/2 had this info:
Serial # 201294
"Property of Kallista, Inc 00091"
Any info?
These really are not the best lathe for what I make (1/2" to 8" diameters normally, aluminum and mild steel), but I'm desperately trying to ditch my worthless Atlas lathe.
Both lathes have been in the weather for about a year (atleast) and have significant rust on the ways and elsewhere, but just by looks, nothing seems too severe. Niether have any tooling, but the 5-4 1/2 has what looks like a collet closer on it.
I can take pictures if that would help. I need to give this guy an answer within a week or so, and I know absolutely nothing about these lathes! If you guys think they are worth investigation, then I'll also need suggestions for good riggers and good machine rebuilders in my area. (I don't have the time, knowledge or tools to rebuild something like this)