Porper B lathe value .....?
- Thread starter WilleeCue
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If you factor in the total cost (all the extra bits and pieces) of getting a full size lathe into your shop and set up for cue making you will find the cost well over $4000.
The Porper B is what it is and for the money will ... in the hands of a skilled craftsman ... make nice pool cues. There are better that cost more and worse that cost less.
Remember there is more to making a pool cue than just turning wood in a lathe.
I started with metal lathes and have three, each dedicated to doing certain tasks. In the last few years I acquired two Porper lathes to add to my shop and have found uses for both. One of the Porpers required a full rebuild and is the early model with no carriage and it has become my sanding and polishing lathe. In my opinion they are OK at a lot of things and make good secondary lathes. If this machine is in premium condition and has all the accessories then 4000 seems to be about what they are going for.
I bought one last year for $500.... It was a great deal.... I use it almost daily just messing around...