Large metal lathe - Eugene, OR $300 - Sidney Machine Tool Co

[Superburban]

I'll take rust pits on the ways over plain worn out. If nothing else, it would be a great machine for using a post grinder, welding, and metal hogging. I could do more with it then I can with my worn out South bend.

 

[markba633csi]

It's a shame, I would have liked to see it before the rust monster got it
-M

 

[MikeInOr]

When I look at that lathe it makes me think that I could take a hacksaw to the bed and cut off the left 2 feet. Then move the head, legs, and gear box over resulting in a practically wear free lathe that would fit in my shop.

 

[Choiliefan]

I had a very old 16" South Bend where a prior owner did just that.
IIRC it was flame cut with the headstock and leg re-positioned forward.
Between centers was about 18".
It was what it was...