Advance 13" x 36" lathe - looking for info?

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Hi all,

I've got a little 7x12 lathe and I'm always looking for something bigger...

My next door neighbour is moving into a duplex soon and he has a garage full of tools that he won't be able to take. The most notable is this "Advance" 13" x 36" lathe. Here is a picture (not his, but the exact same lathe)



I'm wondering if anyone recognizes one of these has any knowledge about them? It would come with various tooling and a 4 jaw chuck. He said he paid $4k in 1990 for it, what do you think the value would be today?

Thanks,
 
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It looks like a typical asian lathe. I'd value it at around $1500 -$2000, if it's in decent shape and includes some tooling.
 
I have the 11x36 version of that lathe with a MSC logo on it. Just upgraded from my 7x12 cummins lathe two months ago, and am very happy with my new lathe.

From what I've found they are a decent quality lathe that was made in Taiwan and sold by just about everyone. I lucked into mine for $650 but would expect to spend $1000 or more based on what I've seen on the market in the past few years of looking.

What is he asking for it?

The spindle on some of these lathes , including mine, has an oddball 60mm x 8TPI thread which makes it impossible to find a chuck backing plate or faceplate, so you may have to custom machine one if it is ever needed.

Chris
 
Like xalky said, looks like the typical import lathe from possible late 80's/early 90's or so. For the most part as long as it is not abused and all there it is a pretty good machine. We have the exact one at work labeled under Jet which was manufactured in Taiwan early 90's and it has been a very good lathe despite how my co-workers have treated it.

Mike.
 
Shadowdog500 said:
I have the 11x36 version of that lathe with a MSC logo on it. Just upgraded from my 7x12 cummins lathe two months ago, and am very happy with my new lathe.

From what I've found they are a decent quality lathe that was made in Taiwan and sold by just about everyone. I lucked into mine for $650 but would expect to spend $1000 or more based on what I've seen on the market in the past few years of looking.

What is he asking for it?

The spindle on some of these lathes , including mine, has an oddball 60mm x 8TPI thread which makes it impossible to find a chuck backing plate or faceplate, so you may have to custom machine one if it is ever needed.

Chris
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Haven't really talked to him about a price yet, just told him I'd be interested if he needs to get rid of it.
 
I had it in my head that lathes this size were all 240VAC, but I was surprised to see his was just plugged into a 120VAC outlet. Does anyone know if they made these generic Taiwan lathes in both kinds of power input?
 
Travis7s said:
I had it in my head that lathes this size were all 240VAC, but I was surprised to see his was just plugged into a 120VAC outlet. Does anyone know if they made these generic Taiwan lathes in both kinds of power input?
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Yes!

I have a similar lathe and it can be set up for either 110v or 220v, with just a little jumper change.

Mine is currently set up for 110v. I plan to switch it to 220v and run a dedicated circuit this fall after I decide if I really like it in its current position.

Here is a photo of my lathe the day I bought it, if you want I will take a photo of the wiring jumper plate that shows the setup for 110v vs 220v.

Chris

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Advance is the house brand of Thomas Skinner, a very old machine shop supplier . They sold quality. That might be one of the safest rebranded brands out there. Vancouver price $2500+
 
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