This looks pretty beefy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILLIARD-PO...887?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a9f3300f
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILLIARD-PO...887?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a9f3300f
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It looks like junk to me.
Not sure what to make of that
Damn Joey, don't sugar coat it
I have to go along with him. If someone pays $2200. for this I'm sure they'll be disappointed. Now if you could get it for $500 or so then I am sure you could at least make a decent Sanding/Finishing lathe. I think you'd be well advised to stay away at that price.
Damn Joey, don't sugar coat it
I have to go along with him. If someone pays $2200. for this I'm sure they'll be disappointed. Now if you could get it for $500 or so then I am sure you could at least make a decent Sanding/Finishing lathe. I think you'd be well advised to stay away at that price.
I wouldn't go so far as to call it junk.
There are some innovative features on that lathe that we haven't
seen on the other cue lathes. Some thought went into that machine.
$500.....you couldn't buy the aluminum for that.
I'd wager there's at least 100 hrs of a man's time & talent there.
Granted, it's not built for roughing stainless but for it's intended purpose,
I think it's build-quality is sufficient.
Maybe I've been around the big machines too long.
NAH.
There are some innovative features on that lathe that we haven't
seen on the other cue lathes. Some thought went into that machine.
$500.....you couldn't buy the aluminum for that.
I'd wager there's at least 100 hrs of a man's time & talent there.
Granted, it's not built for roughing stainless but for it's intended purpose,
I think it's build-quality is sufficient.
Maybe I've been around the big machines too long.
NAH.
Not a fan of seller
I'll pass on anyone who uses "screwed", "scam", "idiot", and so on in his replies to negative feedback. God forbid I have a problem. He has a fair amount of negatives as well.
Think he called model car guys "thieves" too.
I'll pass on anyone who uses "screwed", "scam", "idiot", and so on in his replies to negative feedback. God forbid I have a problem. He has a fair amount of negatives as well.
Think he called model car guys "thieves" too.
Uh, "Someone" sells fancy tip lathes for $1100 or more on ebay, and this looks about 20x's the machine, imo.....
Look how thick the aluminum is on it...........Beefiest aluminum lathe i've seen anyways...
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Good luck in your purchase.
lol Joey.
Keep in mind that PROTOTYPE means you make your own spare and replacement parts:smile:
Lol, thanks. It won't be this tho, i think i'll find a nice metal lathe for that price. i just think it looks like a well built, sturdy machine.
Fair enough, calling it junk is a little harsh. I do like the way everything is driven from the center-line of the machine. And it looks like it was built by a reasonably intelligent person. But, I still go by what I said.... I think whoever pays $2200 for this machine will be disappointed. This is a one of a kind machine with limited uses and you'd be on your own with this untested "prototype" machine.
Now one interesting point is that going by what he says you are buying the rights to build this machine ("This is a great business opportunity to become a manufacturer of these exclusive units"). I can only assume he has the authority to give you full rights.
Another good point is that he states ("check it out when you pick it up. if you dont love it,,I'll keep it...no problem"). So if you want to build cue lathes and like this design you might want to take a chance. If you get there and don't like it his ad says you can back out.
Take a chance, it might be the start or something great. If you end up not liking it, let me know... my $500 offer is still good.
Apparently I totally screwed the pooch on this one. I offered $500... really just wanted it for the parts. What the hell was I thinking, I could have been the proud owner of this incredible discombobulation for a paltry $2200. *sigh* guess I'll just p*** my money away on something I understand.
Here's the email I received after my offer:
Dear ***,
You blew it, 5000.00 is the price. We just closed a deal to sell these, I have features on this lathe that no other cue lathe has, plus I will be priced less than evry cue machine builder in the country,,,rock the market. My Bendix engineer is just finishing the new version.
- lanew_lots
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The lead screw being in the center was the one thing I liked about it. I guess the guy was just BSing or maybe offended by my offer because I can't see where that thing would have anything over the majority of the cue lathes I've seen.
I don't like the head stock being so high up. It appears the carriage is moved by the handle under the headstock which looks stationary. I would think that'd be very awkward, especially if you're working way down on the right. Can't see how it could possibly do threading. Unless there's a steady rest somewhere I can't see how you'd do any shaft work, except for cutting rounds or cones... and even at that would jacking the tailstock and trying to spin it wouldn't work right? I don't like the Alum. on Alum. either. Although, as this is a prototype you could always have the bed anodized.... but would that interfere with the carriage which looks to be to size but as there is a gap over the bed so maybe it rides on bearings. I only wanted it to make a finishing lathe and no way I'd pay that for it.
Oh well, this is a waste of time. Hopefully if they ever get one ready for prime time they'll send me a pic and some info.