Can anyone ID this lathe
 

I am going to look at this lathe tomorrow and am looking for any info I can get on it.

thanks

Mike

http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/kjc...259e5a_20.jpeg
http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/kjc...659jbg_20.jpeg

Its a South Bend clone. Nice lathe...Bob
http://www.lathes.co.uk/southbend9-inch/page3.html

Thanks for the info, I guess once I get a close up of that threading plate I will know what I am dealing with.

Mike

The thread plate looks just like my SBL Don't know if there is another tag or maybe the name is on the thread plate...Bob

Here it is http://www.lathes.co.uk/sheraton/ the last set of pictures is it...Bob

Turns out it is a Ta Shing lathe made in 1981. I am researching this now. Everything is tight, the ways are in great shape, made a nice finish cut with no variation in diameter. Crossfeed and thead cutting all function properly. What else should I look for in this brand lathe?

thanks

Mike

Look for a cheap price. I would still buy it if the price was right and it will do what you need to do with it...Bob

Here is some reading on them...Bob
http://home.iprimus.com.au/stevor/tashinglathe.htm
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...-parts-195409/

Thanks Bob,

i appreciate your help. What would you consider a fair price for this lathe.

Mike

400 bucks, any higher and i would look for a South Bend that has replacement parts...Bob