[modeleng] Re: Lathe prices

Yes, benchtop "cute" lathes sell for much more per pound than the large 
benchtop or small floor model.  And the large floor models which can still be 
used in a home shop are even less per pound.
Stateside, the classic Atlas/Craftsman 618 (6" diameter [3" UK style] 18" 
between centers) often sells for more than its similarly equiped 10" and 12" 
big brothers.  The final Atlas/Craftsman 12" usually sells for more than the 
older ones, as it is sturdier.

Charles
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Alan Stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 

> As most of you will know, machine tools are selling for very low prices 
> nowadays. 
> A secondhand Colchester Student, that would have been around £3,500 a few 
> years ago can now be had for around £1,000. 
> 
> And then there are the exceptions. 
> Near me is a junk shop, and looking in there window Sunday I spotted a 
> Unimat lathe. the 1000 /SL series, which dates from the 1955-1970 era. 
> No threading capability and too small for much serious work. Also, one of 
> the flimsier models, that had many motor problems. 
> 
> Out of curiosity, today I phoned them to see how much it was. 
> 
> £300. 
> WOW. 
> Thats expensive, said I. 
> 
> To which the owner replied that he had an identical one some months ago and 
> that was what he sold that one for. 
> 
> Amazing! 
> 
> Alan 

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