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(04-10-2018, 12:38 PM)ccs Wrote: I need some advice on buying a used lathe. The lathe is a jet 16/42 with approximately 150 hours. In the turning world would that be considered a lot for this lathe ? The lathe looks immaculate but I don't know if that is considered heavy useage, price is $1500
what could fail with heavy and long use? Bearings and the Motor. 150 hours on a motor is not excessive. Bearings can be replaced. I'd say your good and if not, $ can fix it.
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Yea I realize dollars will take care of any issues but at $1500 I feel like that is close to top dollar for this lathe. I just wasn't sure if 150 hours would be considered a lot on a lathe. Thanks for your input.
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150 hours isn't even a week in terms of round the clock machinery like ventilation or pump or process equipment, and that stuff will normally run close to rated load. Lathes spend a lot of time spinning very lightly loaded, or not at all.
I wouldn't sweat the hours. Just the market value, and especially the tooling and accessories it comes with, like centers, chucks, tools, rests, etc. The lathe is only the beginning.
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I guess first I should ask is does the lathe come with any chucks or tools or anything else? If No I thank it is a little on the high side, but if it does come with turning tools I might say yes. MM has given you a link to a Nova lathe which I hear works really well.
Good luck on the turning and looking forward to seeing what you make.
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No tools of any kind come with the lathe. I have about decided it's a little on high side too.
Thanks for all the replies.
Think I will probably keep looking.