I think I got a deal

[demondriven]

So I get a call from my Brother. Guy is clearing out his house everything had to go my brother says I think theres a metal lathe there he's gonna throw it out its your if you want it. Now I haven't used a metal lathe but hey a free tool is a free tool. So here it is. Anybody know anything about it is it worth saving. Model number 101.21200

 

[bcjames]

If you can learn to use it, its invaluable

 

[rsanter]

I have that same one, if its in good shape they are a nice little machine
complete and running its worth $500 to $700

in fact I have the original book to mine if you need a copy

bob

 

[ToolUsingAnimal]

Don't know about that model, but having a lathe around is nice. Once you fix it up and learn how to use it, you'll think of all kinds of things to do with it

 

[Grand Marquis GT]

Free IS a good deal! Especially for well made old CM stuff!

 

[demondriven]

Thanks Bob, I would appreciate a copy. How do you like yours? Have you needed any parts for it? Im learning here as I go. Anywhere you think I could find a tool holder, pulley or motor? Im gonna start checking craigslist and ebay.

 

[cowboy73]

Awesome deal for free.

 

[Packard V8]

I've seen those with accessories and all the gears sell for $1000. Put it on craigslist for $500 and you'll have guys fighting over who gets to give you money.

jack vines

 

[demondriven]

My wife said I should sell it. But I found an old motor in the garage threw it on there with a belt and she spins even the threading shaft (Forgive me I know nothing about metal Lathes) spins and moves the carriage pretty fluid. So now I'm thinking I would keep it maybe I could learn to use it and even put it to some useful purpose not to mention add a new skill to my tool chest. On the fence right now but sure would like to try and put it to some use. I mean a free tool is a free tool.

 

[930dreamer]

Nothing better then free.

 

[bgott]

Since nobody else will say it, I will! YOU ****!!!

 

[Griff93]

For reference a lot of the old Cman lathes were really Atlas lathes. This will probably help you in finding info/parts. http://www.practicalmachinist.com is a good place to look at and ask questions about this kind of stuff especially for machine specific questions. Most general questions can probably be answered around here.

 

[larry_g]

I would quick as possible go back and see if any of the other parts are there like chucks, tool holders, steadys, and change gears. What you have is a bare lathe and without a few more of the parts needed to make a good machine what you have is not going to get you very far. As for http://www.practicalmachinist.com as a place to get information you will not get to far as they don't tolerate hobbiests very well. You can do lots of reading at PM but don't ask questions about home quality machines. You will do better going to http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/ and ask around as they are fellows more in tune with the hobbiest.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[arkangel06]

!!!!you ****!!!!