steamandsteel
Aluminum
- Joined
- Oct 21, 2017
- Location
- Wichita, KS
Hello all,
Ran across this ACME turret lathe, seller is asking $2500. Seems to be pretty well tooled up, and looks like a very stout machine.
My experience has mainly been in South Bend 14.5-16" lathes, but I like any old American iron.
I can't quite identify this unit, but it looks very close to an Acme No. 1 model, or a No. 2 model
Also looks close to a No. 5R/W or a No. 6 R/W
Catalog specs on vintagemachinery say nearly 7klbs on No 1 and 2, and almost 5klbs on 5/6 models
I don't have any problem moving heavy machinery. The price seems fair, but want to know if this machine is worth it, or if they are prone to some sort of odd issues/failures.
From seller's description:
Thank you in advance,
Ran across this ACME turret lathe, seller is asking $2500. Seems to be pretty well tooled up, and looks like a very stout machine.
My experience has mainly been in South Bend 14.5-16" lathes, but I like any old American iron.
I can't quite identify this unit, but it looks very close to an Acme No. 1 model, or a No. 2 model
Also looks close to a No. 5R/W or a No. 6 R/W
Catalog specs on vintagemachinery say nearly 7klbs on No 1 and 2, and almost 5klbs on 5/6 models
I don't have any problem moving heavy machinery. The price seems fair, but want to know if this machine is worth it, or if they are prone to some sort of odd issues/failures.
From seller's description:
Acme turret lathe, with taper attachment. Comes with quick change post, boring bar, carbide cutters, knurling attachment, 3 and 4 jaw chucks.
220 power, has pads to sit on.
I think the swing is 7”-8”.
Turret does function, has power feed, has auto stops on front and back.
Also a grinding attachment not pictured if interested.
Few other things in pictures. Will load you.
Thank you in advance,