Off Market Free Curbside lathe... Gone

Discussion in 'Buy, Sell and Trade' started by buttsakauf, Mar 21, 2016.

  1. buttsakauf

    buttsakauf Well-Known Member

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    Found lathe on curb. Craftsman 3/4hp. Motor makes iffy sounds when spun by hand. Spins smooth though. I think it is probably more trouble than it is worth. Will stick in garage for someone else to retrieve if so desired. Located in San Diego, CA.
     
    buttsakauf, Mar 21, 2016
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  2. NickMyers

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    looks like a project for sure
     
    NickMyers, Mar 24, 2016
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  3. Tugboat

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    If I didn't have one I'd probably be game.
     
    Tugboat, Mar 24, 2016
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  4. buttsakauf

    buttsakauf Well-Known Member

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    Yup. I contemplated it for about 30sec, laughed at myself, then posted it here.
     
    buttsakauf, Mar 26, 2016
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  5. Tugboat

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    Funny thing is that the old ones have good cast iron ways, and the motor can probably be rehabbed with a pair of new bearings. Get one of the E-Div guys to megger it to see if the windings are good :)
     
    Tugboat, Mar 27, 2016
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  6. buttsakauf

    buttsakauf Well-Known Member

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    Heavy/robust it was. However, it is gone now.
     
    buttsakauf, Mar 27, 2016
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