Fintray
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I have the opportunity to purchase a Dean Smith & Grace 13x30 lathe (1967 vintage) from my work for scrap value the problem is that in the 3 months I have been there the lathe has been sitting on a pallet and not been running.
I have had a good look over it and there doesn't seem to be any excessive play or wear that I can see. My main problem is that the guy that operated the lathe the most has been off on holiday so I have been unable to speak to him about it. He comes back on Monday but I need to give them a decision quickly or it goes for scrap.
Is there anyone on the forum that has experience of these lathes that could tell me of any common faults with them or anything else to ask/lookout for?
I have had a good look over it and there doesn't seem to be any excessive play or wear that I can see. My main problem is that the guy that operated the lathe the most has been off on holiday so I have been unable to speak to him about it. He comes back on Monday but I need to give them a decision quickly or it goes for scrap.
Is there anyone on the forum that has experience of these lathes that could tell me of any common faults with them or anything else to ask/lookout for?