CL Lathe Find

[markba633csi]

I wonder if it's a Star? or a very old SB? Why did he shoot it at night? Too ugly for daytime?
MS

 

[MattM]

I just sent him an email asking what make and model. And I offered him $100.00. Firm. Here is his reply, "
I couldn't let it go for that price the attachments alone are worth 10x $100.00 but thank you for the reply".

 

[wmgeorge]

I just asked him if it ran and whats his bottom dollar. I think with a little time and maybe a $1000 or perhaps $2000 you could have a nice working lathe.

 

[MattM]

You trying to buy it out from under me?

He told me it is a South Bend.

I mean a South Bend? This could be BIG.

I'm thinking on going down there tomorrow and waving five C-notes in his face.

I'd go higher for a South Bend but The Wife says she needs another dozen shoes.

 

[higgite]

Is South Bend rust worth more than other rust?

Tom

 

[MattM]

Is South Bend rust worth more than other rust?

Tom

Yes, most certainly, this is American rust, not Taiwan (Grizzle) rust.

I just hope one of you guys don't get there before me.

 

[markba633csi]

Don't get into a bidding war over that rust-bucket, is my advice. It might have sat outside for years. Deep pitting everywhere. No thanks.
MS

 

[Bill Gruby]

I just checked. It's still available. Better grab it before it's gone...

There's a very good reason for that, it's too much money. I wouldn't pay over 300 for that.

"Billy G"

 

[MattM]

But it's a genuine American made South Bend and the owner says the parts are worth more than a thousand.

If I didn't have to sweep out my shop today I'd be down there waving C-notes. I just hope no one buys it out from under me.

 

[mcostello]

It is not rust pits, it's naturally occurring oil retention holes similar to flaking installed by Mother Nature saving the owner the hassle of learning another skill. His other skill is ruining machinery, He has got His Masters degree in that already.