I am new into the machinist world. I have been researching these lathes, but I am largely inexperienced. There is a '42 10ee for sale some distance from me. Myself and another guy (more experience with machines and a 12ck owner) are going to take a look at it tomorrow.
The machine still has its original drive system, and allegedly runs (with working tach!) through its operations.
It appears to be in pretty good shape from the photos/video I have been sent.
I'm hoping some of you with more intimate knowledge of these can give me some insight as to specifically what I should be looking for. Anywhere specific to check for abuse, neglect, or excessive wear? Any things that may indicate that the motor system is on its way out (aside from the fact that it turned 80 earlier this year)?
I'll be bringing my standard inspection tools, but I'm wondering if there are things specific to these lathes that I could be clued in on before the journey.
Thanks, Alex
The machine still has its original drive system, and allegedly runs (with working tach!) through its operations.
It appears to be in pretty good shape from the photos/video I have been sent.
I'm hoping some of you with more intimate knowledge of these can give me some insight as to specifically what I should be looking for. Anywhere specific to check for abuse, neglect, or excessive wear? Any things that may indicate that the motor system is on its way out (aside from the fact that it turned 80 earlier this year)?
I'll be bringing my standard inspection tools, but I'm wondering if there are things specific to these lathes that I could be clued in on before the journey.
Thanks, Alex