Emco lathe

[George R]

This just popped up on Craigslist. It’s about 15 minutes from my house. Any thoughts or information?

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[mmcmdl]

According to this thread , looks like people like them .

New EMCO Maximat V10 and Mystery Box of Accessories!

Hello Hobby Machinists! Today is my first official post on this forum. Up to this point I have been a lurker skimming tricks and tips where I can for my home shop. I've always been an operator of those slightly disappointing Chinese import machines (mostly Grizzly) and although they do the job...

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[George R]

According to this thread , looks like people like them .

New EMCO Maximat V10 and Mystery Box of Accessories!

Hello Hobby Machinists! Today is my first official post on this forum. Up to this point I have been a lurker skimming tricks and tips where I can for my home shop. I've always been an operator of those slightly disappointing Chinese import machines (mostly Grizzly) and although they do the job...

www.hobby-machinist.com

Was just reading that. I think this one might be a maximat super 11, but I’m not sure.


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[mmcmdl]

You can be assured that it weighs over what he states !

 

[extropic]

For $350 it is either a scam or you have shamelessly wasted your time posting this thread.
If it is missing major components you could part it out on eBay and make 3x your money.

 

[JimDawson]

Ahh, the very rare reverse tailstock model

 

[extropic]

I don't think I ever before saw a lathe with the tailstock on backwards.

The cabinet key is there too.

 

[extropic]

The listing even shows the street address.
I looked at Google Maps. Nice neighborhood.
Email the seller ask for his phone number, hook up the trailer, and park in his driveway.
Two or three heathy guys can drag it up trailer ramps.

If the seller meant $3500 (not $350) walk away, unless you're loaded.

It's an excellent hobby lathe. Are the cabinets loaded with accessories? Looks like it needs some TLC and Bob's your uncle.

 

[George R]

For $350 it is either a scam or you have shamelessly wasted your time posting this thread.
If it is missing major components you could part it out on eBay and make 3x your money.

Could be a scam or maybe he meant $3500. Just saw it. I just ordered a lathe yesterday, but may check on this one tomorrow anyway.


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[extropic]

If I was in your part of the world and wanted a hobby lathe, I'd spend the night in the truck, in his driveway.
If it's for real, it will evaporate in a wink.