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5th May 2018, 10:28 AM #16Member
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Yeah, I made that post with my others but because it was a certain number post it had to be checked by a moderator so it disappeared for a few days.
There were three of those lathes in the auction, literally still in their packaging except one unwrapped for viewing. Apparently they were in the mid 20k's when brand new. As there were no bids with a few minutes left in the auction I never bid but rang the seller the next day with a plan to go under his starting bid. It turns out that 2 out of 3 sold in the last few minutes (which is an insight into how online bidding goes). He was non-negotiable on the last one but at least I didn't pay the auctioneer's fee!
I'll post op some pics when I get it shipped up here in a week or 2.
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5th May 2018, 11:28 AM #17
I'm sure it will do everything you want, nice lathe
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17th May 2018, 06:27 PM #18Member
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I've just received the lathe. It is definitely a better deal than the Taiwanese ones I looked at.... it's similar money but is more substantial (the lathe and accessories on the pallet weigh 2.4 tonnes). The only hassle now is that it is stuck on the back of a vehicle in my shed (the semi trailer wouldn't fit up my driveway). I'd be curious to know the story behind it... there were 3 lathes sold still in their packaging with a build date of 1997. Luckily wherever they were stored was dry as it is unmarked.
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17th May 2018, 08:09 PM #19
A lot of new similar lathes where sold from a Newcastle auction about 12 months ago ex TAFE, so maybe something similar.
I'm so happy for you that you went that lathe instead of the others, for the price you got a great deal and many years of enjoyment, fixing/saving/making money from it.
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17th May 2018, 11:54 PM #20Member
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Thanks guys. Here's a gratuitous "lathe on a tank" picture, it entertained the delivery guy when I appeared up the driveway to transfer it20180515_222304.jpg:
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20th May 2018, 10:20 AM #21Most Valued Member
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OK. Now that is cool!
Oh, the lathe is pretty good too.
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20th May 2018, 07:29 PM #22Most Valued Member
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That Machine is AWESOME, so's the lathe. How was it transfered onto the "tank".
Looks like a heavy duty gantry job to get the lathe onto the ground, or know anyone with a forklift???
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20th May 2018, 09:15 PM #23Member
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The vehicle is good fun, ex UK army and does 80km/h and will rotate on the spot.
The lathe was transferred using a Palfinger on the semitrailer.20180515_214433.jpg
Yeah, I'm a bit stuck currently but I've been planning on welding up a mobile gantry, basically an I beam (that carries an I-beam trolley) on vertical supports with the whole thing on heavy duty castors so I can roll it round the shed. I have a cheap Ebay electric hoist on the shed roof but I wouldn't risk more than 250kg or so with it as the roof wasn't made for taking the extra load. I need the crane for other jobs too. I've already sourced a $30 5 tonne I-beam trolley.Last edited by Pumpkinate; 20th May 2018 at 09:18 PM. Reason: add pic
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20th May 2018, 09:31 PM #24Member
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I've been looking through the lathe accessories, check out the size of the 4 jaw chuck... going to need the crane to help fit it! It must weigh near 40kg
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20th May 2018, 09:38 PM #25
When your not going to be doing large jobs, you could pick up a smaller 3 and 4 jaw (and 2 back plates) so it's manageable for you to lift.
That lathe and stand are heavy, you could also bolt a small hoist to the stand. I have a 500KG electric hoist to get my rotary table etc on and off the mill.Using Tapatalk
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