Used Wood Lathe

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Here is a recently posted sample ad for a used wood lathe online:

Sample internet auction:

Delta/Rockwell head and bed castings for a wood lathe. Headstock part number is 425-99-058-, Bed part number is 425-00-006. Bed is 48" long and the ways are 38" with a gap bed design. Bed is a two piece design pinned and bolted at the factory. Bed will be unbolted to be shipped. When complete this lathe will turn an 11" bowl over the ways. Castings are new, but have a lot of warehouse dirt, some light rust, and should be repainted. I only have a few more of these lathe castings left, they may have a bit more rust then castings previously sold, but should clean up nicely and be just as functional.

Sample internet auction:

WOW~39-1/4" 4 SPEED WOOD LATHE@ BEST CHOICE UP FOR AUCTION IS A PROFESSIONAL WOODWORKER 39-1/4" LATHE BRAND NEW IN THE BOX. CENTER TO CENTER TURNING OF 39-1/4". EASY TO POSITION TAILSTOCK AND TOOL RESTS. TURNING DIAMETER OF 14". SPINDLE TRAVEL:2-3/8 RAM. 3/4 HP MOTOR. 4 SPEEDS 980,1430, 2060,3010 RPM. THIS IS A VERY NICE AND WELL MADE UNIT.

 

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Tagged as: lathe, used, wood