Can anyone ID this lathe

[Hellbound]

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

thanks

Mike

[aametalmaster]

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

[Hellbound]

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

[aametalmaster]

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

[aametalmaster]

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

[Hellbound]

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

[aametalmaster]

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

[aametalmaster]

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

[Hellbound]

Thanks Bob,

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

Mike

[aametalmaster]

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