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Southbend lathe question
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cvairwerks
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Could be a 14 1/2". Just looking at that photo, unless he wants scrap price for it, I'd pass. Someone has chopped the legs on it and the lathe is sitting with most of the base cabinet in the air, based on what I can see in the photo. Big potential for having put a bow in the bed if it's really sitting that way.
My feelings are that if looks like it has been maltreated, it probably was.
My feelings are that if looks like it has been maltreated, it probably was.
OP
I didn't catch the right-side leg resting on a cinder block, good eye and thank you.Could be a 14 1/2". Just looking at that photo, unless he wants scrap price for it, I'd pass. Someone has chopped the legs on it and the lathe is sitting with most of the base cabinet in the air, based on what I can see in the photo. Big potential for having put a bow in the bed if it's really sitting that way.
My feelings are that if looks like it has been maltreated, it probably was.
cvairwerks
Well-known member
The bed may be okay, but just based on the photo, I'd seriously question it, if I were chasing after it. Photos can be deceiving. In person inspection is always going to be the best.
Aaron_W
Well-known member
According to this chart of model numbers 198G would be a 16/24" lathe (198) with a 10 foot bed (G). Based on the photo I don't believe that lathe is that large. With a 10 foot bed there should be an additional set of legs.
OP
Closer to a 183 model!
OP
I talked to the seller, movers broke the right leg/legs. He's got alot going on, so a hard pass.