Old Porper can it be upgraded?

[TC9Ball]

I have been looking for a new lathe, just out grew my Cue Companion!
I came across this old porper but not sure if I should buy it and upgrade it or just get a new one?

 

[almer]

I have been looking for a new lathe, just out grew my Cue Companion!
I came across this old porper but not sure if I should buy it and upgrade it or just get a new one?

if the price is right buy it,it looks okay

 

[qbilder]

Wow that is an oldy. Depends on how much you are getting it for, and what you wanna do with it.

 

[TC9Ball]

I can get it for under $1000.00. I am hoping to start "assembling" cues. Figure that is my next step in the Cue Making Process. But will the Parts from the Model B fit? (I really want a Hightower Deluxe Cue Smith) but the price may be right for this Porper.

 

[Michael Webb]

I can get it for under $1000.00. I am hoping to start "assembling" cues. Figure that is my next step in the Cue Making Process. But will the Parts from the Model B fit? (I really want a Hightower Deluxe Cue Smith) but the price may be right for this Porper.

To upgrade that to a B model would cost you,
Things needed,
1-new tail stock,
2- feed screw with motor and PC Board and harness
3- Complete saddle
4-Taper Bar
Rough guess, I would say around 2G's for the upgrade but don't quote me on it.

 

[TC9Ball]

WOW didn't expect that much. guess I am better off getting a new one not much differance in price!
Thnaks for your Help!

Todd

 

[aphelps1]

I was looking to do the same upgrade about a year ago. The folks at Porper said would be cost prohibitive. FWIW

Alan