Nardini Lathe update

[quasi]

yea she sure is, but she kept the chains from scratch'n my truck and she smokes .... Cigars.... Keeps the squitos at bay ....she even brings a 6-pack over after i tune -up his oops her...... Lawn mower

l.o.l.

[gambler]

you guys are awesome

[gzig5]

I'd stick to the original offer or maybe $350. You can try to explain the cost to get it going, it might help persuade the kid out of it. As others have said, it could be a complete wreck inside and this setback could be fate pulling your tail out of a potential fire.

[rode2rouen]

Yes, I know. But I was not in market for a lathe when I found this one so I was caught off guard. Also I'm not able to just pick up a lathe and bring it home then unload it. In order to bring a lathe home I need to line up a trailer, have the lathe loaded. When home I need to call a tow truck to have the lathe lifted off the trailer. These things are best done on week days.

The best option, IMO, for a trailer is a hydraulic drop deck that can be found a Sunbelt Rentals for under $100 per day.
My Sheldon R15 weighs >3200lbs.






Rex

[lakeside53]

Yep.. that's what I use (except it's 4 wheels and I borrow it from a neighbor). I've moved several BP's, my 3500lb lathe, a 4000lb (?) Nardini and many other machines on one. All with pallet jacks under "custom and heavy" pallets bolted to the machines. For a lathe I use two pallet jacks, on under each end.

In addition to ratchet straps, I use chain binders to lock the machine down to the trailer.