Jet GHB 1340A

[Ray C]

Sorry it fell through. I know the disappointment as I once had a 1970's Sheldon in great condition get away.

I don't know your price range but, you might wish to consider this machine from Precision Matthews. It's a Taiwanese 1340 that goes head-to-head with that Jet and it's a lot cheaper... http://www.machinetoolonline.com/PM1340T.html

Ray

The machine is fundamentally new and if he's selling it with all the original items (chucks etc) that makes it easier to determine value....

There are a couple similar models from Jet that look the same but have different gear ratios. I suspect the cheaper one is made in China and the other is made in Taiwan. One machine sells for 5 grand and the other version sells for 7 grand new these days.

You need to make sure you're comparing apples to apples. The higher-end model has speeds up to 2000 RPM and the other only up to 1200. But be warned, the differences may have changed slighly over the years.


Ray

 

[Sandia]

The Jet belonged to me, sold it to a fireman in San Antonio. He got a good deal I think. Even had a guy wanted to trade a $3500 sniper rifle even up. Told him really didn't have much need for a "sniper" rifle.