alcro1998
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2020
- Location
- Central Ohio
So I have been looking around for my first lathe to buy and have really been set on a HLV-h or a 10ee. I never thought about ACTUALLY buying one of the 2 due to weight and footprint concerns but I have come across a 30in 10ee on craigslist. I know these come up once in a blue moon and the price is right. I'd be able to "suffer" and take the extra restoration work on and deal with the difficulties moving. I was looking for a restoration project lathe that was not worn to crap in order to save some money and since I enjoy restoring.
I am not too sure what to look for on these machines as I was really focusing on a Hardinge since they are a bit smaller (half the weight). It is a 8 hour drive and would most likely have to get shipped. It only comes with a 3 jaw but like I said, the price is right. I am also curious on what one of these completely restored would go for realistically.
Here are the pics any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I am not too sure what to look for on these machines as I was really focusing on a Hardinge since they are a bit smaller (half the weight). It is a 8 hour drive and would most likely have to get shipped. It only comes with a 3 jaw but like I said, the price is right. I am also curious on what one of these completely restored would go for realistically.
Here are the pics any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!