Thread: Wanted to buy Symtec Lathe

Hi Tex, what size are you looking for? As they come in 2 sizes 1500 and 1800 which is the overall length of the base of the unit.
I have one, but you ain't getting it. If I hear of anything I'll let you know. I paid $1500 for mine with copy and router attachment with Makita laminate trimmer, last I heard of one for sale, it went for $800. Though I do know of someone who sold one to a "mate" for $250, makes you sick giving it away at that price.
Kryn

Thanks for the reply Kryn,

probably prefer a 1500 although I could make the space for an 1800.

I missed one on machines4u.com.au by 15 minutes apparently, it was $2,200 and looked as good as the day it left the shop with every conceivable attachment. Happy to pay the right money for the right machine.

Originally Posted by Tex38

Hi, I am keen to buy a Symtec Lathe and keen for it to be in good nick with most attachments. Will pay the right money for the right piece of equipment.

Please contact me on 0400 069743 or via [email protected].

Thank you.

Like Kryn, I am in SA and have one which I am not giving up. They come up more frequently here and often on Gumtree. There were a couple not that long ago but I couldn't find them when I checked. If you were prepared to transport from here, I would suggest a wanted add on Gumtree may get some results. Like Kryn, I would think you may get it cheap which can help with transport etc. I agree you need it with all the pieces as getting replacements may be difficult although there is someone in SA who makes the cutting edges and I am told may be able to help with other parts.

good luck.

Bauldy

Originally Posted by Tex38

Hi, I am keen to buy a Symtec Lathe and keen for it to be in good nick with most attachments. Will pay the right money for the right piece of equipment.

Please contact me on 0400 069743 or via [email protected].

Thank you.

Found one Here

Really appreciate the comments. Given I missed what I missed I tend to google every night. Some may say obsessed, I say committed given I missed out. The one on machine4u.com was SA based and I am happy to pack some cut lunches and head on a road trip, the inlaws live 5 hours away and we head there at least once a month.

i will put a post on gumtree and is a mighty idea.

thanks heaps.

Thank you for the heads up. I have sent them through my contact details just now. I did reply to that add a bit over a month ago and spoke to someone from them who said they would go away and check what lathes they had. Never came back to me and all sounded a bit odd. I will give it another crack and see what comes of it.

i posted the add on gumtree as well as suggested and will see if I get anything?

thanks again.

Just noticed one on eBay, in hoppers crossing....

Don't know the first thing about them so dunno if it's what you're looking for, but do a search if you're still in the market

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Symtec-Wo...item2c8cc884d8