Hercus upgrade

[.RC.]

Anyone here who has outgrown their hercus and is looking for an upgrade?

Then here is a nice handy size machine just what you need

Used CRAVEN LATHE. 4300mm swing / 15800mm between centr for sale: $530,000 AUD - Applied Machinery Pty Ltd -Heavy Duty Lathe (http://www.machines4u.com.au/view/advert/CRAVEN-LATHE-4300mm-swing-15800mm-between-centr/18058/)

[Stustoys]

Damn I have no were to put it :(
0.03RPM...... thats about 2rph lol

[Gavin Newman]

I thought long and hard about it - but I don't think my current tooling will fit the toolpost and I doubt they'd deliver for such a low price.

[.RC.]

I thought about it but I was a bit worried about chatter taking a full depth of cut with 1/4" HSS bits..

[nadroj]

If in Sydney, you can catch a ferry to Cockatoo Island, and see lathes like this, and other big stuff. It's an enjoyable day out.
I missed the auction!

Jordan

[eskimo]

how would I hide that from swmbo...she'd notice for sure

[pipeclay]

Depends how observant she is and how gullable.
How wide is your backyard.

[eskimo]

Depends how observant she is and how gullable.
How wide is your backyard.

One or more but not limited to the following will encourage her to find it

1.The bank statement....
2. The electricity bill is way way to high
3. All the neighbours have moved out cos of light and TV dimming when I crank it up
4. I had to stop drinking (to be able to pay for the tooling)
5. Too many members from the woodwork forum begin dropping around
etc etc

Trust me....she'll find out!!

[new_guy90]

4. I had to stop drinking (to be able to pay for the tooling)


i dread that day :C i fear its coming soon oh i have said it before and ill say it again all the good stuff is in BLOODY MELBOURNE!!!!!!!!! :((

something tells me we could just fit it in our workshop at work.... but then we wouldnt be able to use the overhead crane :D

[SurfinNev]

Needs a bigger emergency stop button I think.

Nev

[Gavin Newman]

Depends how observant she is and how gullable.
How wide is your backyard.

Just paint it the same colour as your existing lathe.

[Dano48]

The price is negotiable:2tsup:

[Graziano]

Just remember that OH&s will make you fit an interlocking chuck guard to it.:doh:

[new_guy90]

Just remember that OH&s will make you fit an interlocking chuck guard to it.:doh:
rofl