Anyone know anything about this lathe

[wendlwacker]

Metal Lathe P.Blaisdell & co $400
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/tls/5316255801.html



I found it on Craigslist this morning. Looks interesting.... I think I will hold out until I find something that is a little more complete. Maybe someone else knows more about this.

 

[Ign]

Just the obvious: it's a dinosaur and an OSHA nightmare (not that I care about OSHA). Looks like it's supposed to have a separate belt for the feed screw? I'd pass, some old iron is cool but this old iron is just old.

 

[kwoswalt99]

I like it a lot. I'd buy it if the price is right and I had somewhere to put it.

 

[zbstroj]

I own also an old lathe that intend to train to use.
If the table is not used up in a position where the most frequently turners and if the price is not too high for occasional use can easily be ok.

 

[larry_g]

Just the obvious: it's a dinosaur and an OSHA nightmare (not that I care about OSHA). Looks like it's supposed to have a separate belt for the feed screw? I'd pass, some old iron is cool but this old iron is just old.

Agreed. An antique that will look perty painted up but is not really suitable for a lot of use. No end gearing so no threading. A real project for someone.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[ttpete]

About 1875 vintage. He should just take it to a scrapyard and take what they offer.

 

[JoeFin]

Unless you just like museum pieces - no, and even then I would wait a week and offer $200

Its just missing too many features to be useful like it is

 

[wendlwacker]

Thanks guys I'll keep watching