Thread: opps impulsive buy

looks like i just bought a lathe.
It was a very impulsive decision.
Really i think i should be a little dark on my self
for this one,
bought at auction unseen,untested.
when it comes down to it not even shore how to get
it home.
On the bright side what a beauty. hope its in ok nic.

not even real shore on the lathes details except of course its a Colchester
with 40mm bore top speed 1200 rpm and its green. here is a photo slightly edited

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Hi azzrock,
I'm all for impulse buying, Mine just aren't quite so large normally. Still nice pick up assuming you can get it home. Does it have to move far? Might be a crane truck job.

Stuart

hi stuart well not to far maybe 50km.
from Moorabbin to Laverton.
crane truck hay maybe a great idea. i work with cranes every day but
don't know any body with a crane truck.
im shore it will be right

The guy I used for my mill and shaper charges $95 an hour, minium 3 hours. Its depot to depot so it's good if you can find someone close to either end or along the route so you have minium extra travel time. He isn't to far from Moorabbin from memory. I can dig out his number if you like. You'd want to try and time it to get a good run in the traffic as well. Is it a "one day for collection" deal?
Stuart

If you lift it with a chain block, it will test the roof truss in your shed LOL . I cannot imagine the Super crap auto engine hoist coping with that either

A guy just Nth. of me, offered me an old USA SEBASTIAN lathe , about the same size. Geared head and all . But what a beast to move

Good Luck

Mike

Looks like a Colchester Student or Master Mk 1 1/2. (I can't tell the size from the photo. There's a great chunk of information on these here:


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Greg

Greg thanks i was thinking it may of been a student. this wasn't based on any thing except a guess.
from what i can tell know its a Colchester Student & Master. maybe 13 inch.
the description says 750mm between centres, 320 Swing over bed, 440mm swing in gap, 40mm spindle bore, 54 R.P.M. to 1200 R.P.M. speed range, 190mm Dia. 3 jaw chuck, includes faceplate

Looks like a good solid lathe,

Dave

Impulse is how I bought my Graziano. Makes life interesting, taking a punt. I think I mostly got away with it. Hope yours is a good 'un. Don't know anything about Colchesters, except they seem to be regarded with respect. Let us know how you go.

Originally Posted by azzrock

....not even real shore on the lathes details except of course its a Colchester
with 40mm bore top speed 1200 rpm and its green. here is a photo slightly edited

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Dont' worry about impulse buying, I think we've all done it, sometimes it works, sometimes not, you wouldn't want life to be too boring and predictable would you .. well that's my excuse, you are welcome to borrow it if you need it.

Just on looks, I'd say you've done pretty well, I look forward to seeing how it all turns out.

Regards
Ray

I think that I have regretted more the ones that got away because I wasted time agonising over what was an obviously great deal. On the other hand it helps to do as much research as you can first so you can jump when jumping is called for-- not that you made a misstep here I reckon.

thanks all.For the encouragement.i downloaded a manual last night and if i have the modal right the weight of the machine is around 700kg.. The price was good. Know i have to decide whether to keep my hurcus or not. Get it home and running on 240v find a 4 jaw chuck or at lease a backing plate.ectect

there is a yellow sign or marking on the rear part of the bed. im hoping it mentions hardened ways.
any way friday is the day it will all become clearer

I just saw what you paid for that machine...that qualifies as a smoking deal, azzrock. Good on ya.

GQ

I think you could manage that with a box trailer and an engine hoist (2 tonner). I did the Nuttall Herbert that way which is bigger than the Colchester. Strap it down real good and go slow. 50km isn't too far.

Originally Posted by azzrock

hi stuart well not to far maybe 50km.
from Moorabbin to Laverton.
crane truck hay maybe a great idea. i work with cranes every day but
don't know any body with a crane truck.
im shore it will be right