Recent content by Darkskybandit52

I took a look at the Southbend on Friday and it was in good condition. I called the owner this morning to see if be could hold it for me, ony to find out someone picked it up on Saturday. The Atlas was in o.k. condition, but it would take some searching of parts to get it back to it's former...

I contacted the owners of the 101 and the 7x12; both of which sold... Picking the machines up is an option I hadn't thought of. I am leaning forwards a 7x16 and mill combo if I were to get both. I did find a Atlas F-Series lathe (10") and a Southbend 9", both asking 500 for them. The Southbend...

Well, after focusing solely on the parts for my truck lately, I was able to get a good deal and I now have a budget of anywhere from 1600 to 1900 for machine and tooling. If I could, I would like to get both a small mill and lathe. I was looking at getting a mill from the LittleMachineShop and...

I am thinking of going with the 101 due to the fact that it most likely has the better quality of castings with it. I was told that it is about 24" between centers on it (Bed length being 30") which is making me lean towards getting that option even more. (It would be nice to afford two 9"...

I wasn't sure if this thread belonged in this section or in the tool section, so if this is in the incorrect location, I apologize. Hello, I have a couple of lathe deals I have been presented with, and was wanting some opinions from people that have more knowledge on these lathes than I do...

Why thank ya Herbie! I have heard that the Spareys have good sound qualities to them. Hopefully one of my projects can get close to your Wombat's clean and subtle looks.

Howdy everyone, My name is Charlie and for the most part I'm brand new to this hobby. Ever since I was able to hold a wrench I have been taking things apart to find out how they work, then putting them back together. Like most of my family was, I was brought up on the family farm where we fix...