Thread: honden lathe

Originally Posted by hakdak

I have a old lathe that someone gave me its a honden l-450 can anyonetell me is this a wood lathe or a metal lathe and approximately what its worth its in very good shape

I don't know it but google tells me it's Taiwanese metal working lathe. Brand name could be a generic, I think, what about some pictures.. In good condition it would be worth something, maybe $500 - $1000 ish


Regards
Ray

Originally Posted by RayG

I don't know it but google tells me it's Taiwanese metal working lathe. Brand name could be a generic, I think, what about some pictures.. In good condition it would be worth something, maybe $500 - $1000 ish


Regards
Ray

Would that be AUD, or USD? Personally wouldn't have a clue what lathes of Eastern origin are worth in the US, although going by some forums you'd struggle to give it away...

I found this:

Honden L450 E Lathe. 1983 Taiwan | Trade Me

and

Honden Lathe anyone?

doesn't say much about them but may help.

Ben

Originally Posted by Jekyll and Hyde

Would that be AUD, or USD? Personally wouldn't have a clue what lathes of Eastern origin are worth in the US, although going by some forums you'd struggle to give it away...

Agreed... take your pick of currency, makes no difference, it's all down to condition and accessories

Regards
Ray

Hi
These are quite a common lathe in Australia, often branded McMillian or Repco. I have one that I paid $1300 for with a stack of tooling and a tool post grinder. It is a way better machine than I can presently use - something to grow into for me.

It cost the original owner $1670 in the early 1970s.

A bit of googling will give you a manual.

Regards
Ian