honden lathe

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Honden Lathe anyone?

doesn't say much about them but may help.

Ben

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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...

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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