Re: Sheldon Lathe

Lew,

You posted Sheldons address. So now I know where to get parts when
needed.

Is $4K an ok deal?


Thanks,

Mike

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Lew Best" <bcl@c...> wrote:
> Hi Mike
>
> Don't recall what I posted, but really like my Sheldon. Have had
precious
> little time to use it (just got it for hobby use) but will be happy
to try
> to answer any questions I can, on list or off. My email addy is
> bcl@c... or lewbest@c...
>
> Lew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Phillips [mailto:mikep_95133@y...]
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 3:08 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Sheldon Lathe
>
> Gents,
>
> I searched this group and found one good thread for Sheldon Lathes.
>
> Thanks Lew!
>
> The Lathe I am considering buying is a Sheldon, variable speed
lathe.
> I have been told that variable speed Sheldon's are a bit rare.
>
> It's about 13" X 36", maybe slightly larger.
>
> It has been mechanically restored and repainted. The ways are stock
> and perfect. It's being sold with an 8" 4 jaw, 6" 3 jaw, live & dead
> centers, and about 20 5C collets.
>
> Just so I do not make a gross $$$ error, I am wondering how $4000
> sounds for all of this. I know the guy pretty well, he helped me
> rebuild my series 1 BP mill. I would like to get a Hardinge, but
they
> are hard to find in this price range.
>
> Can a Sheldon hold tolerance like a Hardinge? Any pros/cons to
either
> unit in terms of useage.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
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