I've decided to unload this small Southbend "Workshop" lathe. I have a potential buyer. I'm just trying to come up with a fair market value. It's a model 115-YB. Was made in the late 30's. Has quite a bit of tooling. It's listed as a 9" swing and a 36" bed. Assuming the buyer is happy with the condition, what's a fair value? Thanks.
Rough lathe value?
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jonesg
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around here they'd ask $1500. North East .
It seems to lack the threading gearbox, but has some tooling.
Failure to clean it up and arrange the tooling so it doesn't look like a pile of junk will cost you.
It seems to lack the threading gearbox, but has some tooling.
Failure to clean it up and arrange the tooling so it doesn't look like a pile of junk will cost you.
isb cornbinder
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That lathe, in good condition with some tooling should sell between $2500 to $4000cdn. ( in this area) South Bend, like SnapOn can get higher prices. My friend has a nice SB9. He paid $3500 for his lathe, and he is cheap.
I bought a really nice MYFORD SUPER 7 40 years ago. I paid $3250.
Does your SB9 have a qujick-change gearbox for single point cutting threads?
I bought a nice South Bend 16X120 for $1000, delivered. These larger lathes can be a PITA to sell into the domestic market. The seller tried to give it to me after his advertising it for 10 months. I insisted on paying because it was the right thing to do.
I bought a really nice MYFORD SUPER 7 40 years ago. I paid $3250.
Does your SB9 have a qujick-change gearbox for single point cutting threads?
I bought a nice South Bend 16X120 for $1000, delivered. These larger lathes can be a PITA to sell into the domestic market. The seller tried to give it to me after his advertising it for 10 months. I insisted on paying because it was the right thing to do.
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Maui
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In upstate New York that would sell between $1250 and $1500 today.
isb cornbinder
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Supply and demand is the final determining factor. North East USA was and is a heavy manufacturing area. This will determine the number of machines that will be for sale into the domestic hobby trade.
paulsomlo
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In the Mid-Atlantic area, I'll say $800 tops.
bmwrd0
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I would start at $1500 and be willing to talk.
I have a SB9, no quick change gear box, and it is a very good, user friendly lathe. And like it was said above, they are a bit like the Snap-on of lathes, everyone knows the name, and that is one you can put on a bench. No need for a rigging crew, just disassemble it and move it on a dolly. That brings the price up for the home workshop, and lets face it, that is who is going to buy it.
I have a SB9, no quick change gear box, and it is a very good, user friendly lathe. And like it was said above, they are a bit like the Snap-on of lathes, everyone knows the name, and that is one you can put on a bench. No need for a rigging crew, just disassemble it and move it on a dolly. That brings the price up for the home workshop, and lets face it, that is who is going to buy it.
gleman
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I think BMW is right. Its just the right size for a home gamer and has some nice tooling to go along. I'd clean everything up and start at $1800
My buyer doesn't have the money. I listed it in the classifieds here for $1200. I probably could get more, but I really want it out of my way. I like to give members here first shot at things, then I offer it to the weirdos on Craigslist. Which is always fun. But I always find good buyers amongst the weirdos.