06-18-2015, 05:21 PM
I'm looking to obtain a bigger lathe, and I just recently met a fellow that has a 14" Southbend that he "might part with", "make an offer", etc. When the Air Force originally bought it (back in the Dark Ages) they paid $54,000. It has the kind of features that I like, backgear, taper attachment, 220V, toggle, etc.
I don't want to insult him by low-balling, but capabilities are cheaper these days.
Anybody know what the market is? We're in East Texas and don't have the selection from factories like the guys in Illinois and Indiana.
I don't want to insult him by low-balling, but capabilities are cheaper these days.
Anybody know what the market is? We're in East Texas and don't have the selection from factories like the guys in Illinois and Indiana.