real nice yates american

May 29, 2016 2 Replies

price seems high to me but i am only looking


ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Yates-American-variable-speed-12-X30-wood-lathe-/22212934003


The price appears very high, considering what you can get in a new lathe for the same amount, or much less.

always thought the big things to worry about with an old lathe are wear on motor and wear on any other moving parts

only make sense for someone with some experience and access to replacement parts or the means to make them

the upside of old lathes are that they are usually heavier and built to last

the styling is unique to the period they were made

that one looks nice but 900 is probably a better price

but you never know maybe it is just what someone was waiting for

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