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Post by johnnyb on Jan 30, 2014 17:11:43 GMT -8
I was looking for a lathe and I saw this Old craftsman lathe for $100  I was advised that it wasn't a very good lath, but then it dropped to $75 and now the guy wants to part it out. I wonder if I should offer him $50 as is or is it more trouble than its worth. |
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Post by cabinetman on Jan 30, 2014 17:35:18 GMT -8
If it runs and seems smooth, sounds like a good deal. I would get it for that money.
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Post by johnnyb on Jan 30, 2014 19:39:19 GMT -8
Well he counter offered me $60 and I took it. I'll be picking it up tomorrow.
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Jan 30, 2014 20:35:23 GMT -8
Sounds like a good bet to me... although, it didn't look like it was all there to me.... I could not see the end opposite the motor-end... Is it missing? Sounds like you shoulda offered him $40   |
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Post by cabinetman on Jan 31, 2014 1:24:32 GMT -8
Sounds like a good bet to me... although, it didn't look like it was all there to me.... I could not see the end opposite the motor-end... Is it missing? Sounds like you shoulda offered him $40 Joe, it's there, but real hard to see. Look at the photo below, I circled the tail stock. .  |
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Post by johnnyb on Jan 31, 2014 6:46:25 GMT -8
Yes I believe it’s all there and here is another photo from his ad:  I know it’s not the best lathe, but I only plan to use it for making knobs and handles. I don’t have much room in my shop and I saw a YouTube video where a guy hinged it so that it could be lifted up out of the way. I think this lathe will be perfect for that because I don’t think it’s too heavy. Here is the video I referred to the lathe is at 7:35. I really like this guy because he thinks a lot like me. LOL |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Jan 31, 2014 9:43:50 GMT -8
Very good JohnnyB...Looks like you stumbled on a VERY GOOD BUY!Now, you can buy all of those Expensive Cutters, etc., etc. Very good Video!! Yes, looks like you can use that HINGE idea very nicely! Did the guy you bought it from make that video? Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress, etc.
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Post by johnnyb on Jan 31, 2014 11:39:39 GMT -8
No Joe, I don’t know the guy who is selling it and never have met him. It is a sale from Craigslist and I will meet him later today to make the purchase. The video was just something I came across while looking for ideas to organize my small shop.
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Jan 31, 2014 11:50:30 GMT -8
Very good...
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Post by cabinetman on Jan 31, 2014 12:06:34 GMT -8
I know it’s not the best lathe, but I only plan to use it for making knobs and handles. I don’t have much room in my shop and I saw a YouTube video where a guy hinged it so that it could be lifted up out of the way. I think this lathe will be perfect for that because I don’t think it’s too heavy. You're getting it inexpensively enough to put some into it if it needs it. It will likely do just what you want it to do. It's probably not that heavy so you can store it out of the way. |
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Post by johnnyb on Feb 1, 2014 8:19:17 GMT -8
Well I picked it up last night before taking the family out to dinner and didn't get a chance to look at it till this morning. It works but needs some work. The guy I bought it from wasn't really the mechanical sort and made some unorthodox repairs. One I can live with but the electrical repair I can't and need to fix that right away before using. He used it to make baseball bats for the kids.   |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Feb 1, 2014 13:09:36 GMT -8
Looks like he didn't like to plug the wire in... and just made it a Permanent connection... without a Grommet too... That could be very dangerous... It's also good to know that you can make Baseball bats on it! |
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Post by johnnyb on Feb 18, 2014 11:44:16 GMT -8
I bought a new receptacle for $1.50 and just snapped it in. The receptacle already had the wires and I just needed to connect them to the switch.  I also had to buy new centers because for some reason the guy ground the rear center.   I haven’t actually done anything with the lathe yet because I need to replace the motor base. It’s a good base and I may have a use for it someday, but I need the regular 46 frame to mount it the way I want. I have a base already but just can’t find it although I maybe able to flip this base around if I can't find it.  Oh and I still need to buy the cutting tools.  I spent a couple of weeks working on my Pickup and only got it running right yesterday. I Spent a lot of money on unnecessary parts before finding the real culprit which only cost $50 LOL. Oh well Live and Learn! |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Feb 18, 2014 15:03:45 GMT -8
Hey, Johnny,
You're making very good progress in getting it restored and ready to run!
The BIG Cutter tool expense to come... I understand that is the largest cost of having a lathe...
What will be your first project for it?
Thanks for the update.
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Post by johnnyb on Feb 18, 2014 18:49:51 GMT -8
Well Joe,
I actually bought this for making new knobs for my plane collection. I got the itch to have a complete set of wood planes back in November and started buying used ones from eBay but they weren’t in very good shape. I’ve been cleaning them up and trying to restore them, but I was shocked when I priced replacement knobs.
I don’t know what else to make yet. I had a couple of ideas but I can’t think of them at the moment. LOL
Anyway I have some apricot and also apple wood from fruit trees I had to cut down in my back yard and I would like to make something out of them.
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