Emco Compact 8 Lathe opportunity

[cfellows]

I've got a lead on an Emco Compact 8 locally. I haven't looked at it yet, but the person is asking $800 for it. I'm thinking of trading a plasm cutter I have but never use. Looks like it comes with a 3 jaw chuck, single tool tool post, couple of centers, a nice steady rest, some toolbits, and a faceplate. Don't know yet about the change gears, tailstock spanner, or general condition of everything.

Anybody have any experience, advice, or other thoughts about this lathe?

Chuck

 

[ttrikalin]

what happened with the emco, chuck?

I read (lathes.co.uk) it is a first rate machine.

tom in MA

 

[Omnimill]

Yeah, nice machine. Wouldn't mind one of those myself!

 

[krv3000]

HI chuck I have one of them lathes and its well made and dues what is says on the tin the only draw back is the price of replacement parts I have the Manuel for this lathe if you need it regards bob

 

[krv3000]

HI blue ridge do accessories for this lath they have listed a drive belt at a whopping $44 and if you fancy having a look at sum of the thing I have posted that i have made for this lathe

 

[lathe nut]

cfellows, get it, get it, get it so you can make some more nice things to show us, can't have enough lathes, so we can look forward to a picture tomorrow night, Lathe Nut.

 

[Deanofid]

Chuck, what happened with this? Didja get it?