Bucket
Aluminum
- Joined
- Feb 4, 2018
- Location
- Altoona PA
I have two 1440E's within a few hours of me that I am considering buying, but I have some reservations about both. And Nardini generally.
I read through several threads here about these lathes. They seem well liked by those who use them, though a common comment is that parts are difficult or impossible to purchase. Looking at ebay, there is almost nothing.
First, several of the videos on Youtube are of machinery resellers demonstrating the machine. Some of them have difficulty engaging the feed for the carriage and cross slide. Is this a real issue? Or is it operator error because they are unfamiliar with the lathe?
Next, the two machines I am looking at have a difference in controls on the apron. One has two levers for feed and one only has one. I presume that the one with a single lever is a newer vintage machine. Pictures below. Anyone have input?
Last, there seems to be a plate of some kind by the removable gap on the first lathe. Any ideas on what the heck that might be? I've messaged the seller, but no response yet.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Buck
P.S.
There is quite a price difference between these machines. The first one is less expensive and has a 575v motor. The 2nd one is 220v. I have to jump through another hoop to get the 1st one running in my split phase 240v shop. However, the second machine comes a bit better equipped with an Aloris tool post and you may have noticed the carriage stop.
I read through several threads here about these lathes. They seem well liked by those who use them, though a common comment is that parts are difficult or impossible to purchase. Looking at ebay, there is almost nothing.
First, several of the videos on Youtube are of machinery resellers demonstrating the machine. Some of them have difficulty engaging the feed for the carriage and cross slide. Is this a real issue? Or is it operator error because they are unfamiliar with the lathe?
Next, the two machines I am looking at have a difference in controls on the apron. One has two levers for feed and one only has one. I presume that the one with a single lever is a newer vintage machine. Pictures below. Anyone have input?
Last, there seems to be a plate of some kind by the removable gap on the first lathe. Any ideas on what the heck that might be? I've messaged the seller, but no response yet.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Buck
P.S.
There is quite a price difference between these machines. The first one is less expensive and has a 575v motor. The 2nd one is 220v. I have to jump through another hoop to get the 1st one running in my split phase 240v shop. However, the second machine comes a bit better equipped with an Aloris tool post and you may have noticed the carriage stop.