Should I buy this craftsman metal lathe?

[loosvelt]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 63675.html

Good buy? Keep in mind I know nothing about lathes (so limited in fixing/refurbishing).

Guy says it runs good.

Great price for a metal lathe. Of course the biggest downside it is only 6 swing. Pretty small but that could do some stummels, and of course it be great for stems.

-Nate

[baweaverpipes]

Are you kidding? You need to ask? I'd buy that in a flash! $350!!!!!!!!!!! Gosh! Zowee! Poodattle!
If you don't buy it, I'll have Kurt expel you from this board and from pipe making.

[KurtHuhn]

Nate, you dumbass. Bweever is right - I will kick your ass off this board in a flash if you don't buy that lathe.

No, actually, don't bother. I'm calling the number in the listing now.

[smokindawg]

As said........ I'd be all over that. The milling attachment alone could be sold for most of that price. Don't hesitate, it will go away quickly!

[loosvelt]

AHHHH!

I am closing on a house in like 2 weeks, money is usually not too tight, but right now it is. I'll have to dip into the swiss fund for this one, if I can pull it off.

My wife is going to shit a brick...

Why does life always work like this? Ha!

[loosvelt]

Called to buy.....it sold in 2 hours. Even before I saw and asked you guys..... bummer.

Well at least I know it is a nice lathe if I see another.

[JHowell]

I'll be the contrarian. I owned a 6 inch Craftsman for a number of years, and while it's better than no lathe at all, the best reason to pay $350 for it would be to sell it for more. I didn't see the listing so I don't know exactly which model, but if one is shopping for a lathe I think a 9 or 10 inch machine is a better choice. You want a spindle hole that will pass stem stock. Just count the $350 you just saved as part of your lathe fund. : )