Woodworking and Film Photography friends!

[joshwriting]

In my mother-in-law's basement are some is a large items that needs to move:



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This is a TAKEN ~5 foot long Boice-Crane "spiral lathe" that is mounted on a table. (The green things are lamps that just didn't get moved before I took the picture.)



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This is a ~5 foot tall Elwood Pattern Works enlarger that is not mounted, and would need to be. I think it has to be bolted.

Is the enlarger something any of you local to Boston might have an interest in or for which you might know a really good home?

Comments

[llennhoff.livejournal.com]

May I pass this along to a step-in-law for his perusal?

[joshwriting.livejournal.com]

Please.

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

The guy from the woodworking place didn't want the lathe?

I keep reconsidering the lathe. Then not. Very confusing. :-)

[joshwriting.livejournal.com]

He offered $300 for it.

Susan turned it down, preferring it go to a friend or friend of friend over the money - figuring it is worth a lot more than the $300, if it comes to that.

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

It probably isn't worth more than that.

Newer lathes, with good features, run about 1,000-1,500. You can, of course, go higher. (Much, if you want an industrial machine.) For that you get a new machine, with new gimmicks and a warranty, easy parts availability and accessories available.

If he buys this, he has to discover if it works, if it is racked, fix it if needed, replace the motor if necessary, then store it and find a buyer.

You might be able to sell it, person to person, for more money, of course.

Check what he sells lathes for in stores. Figure he'd offer half that.

[joshwriting.livejournal.com]

We have a taker, so it's moot.

But I do appreciate your thoughts on the subject.

[oxymoron02.livejournal.com]

Wish I was closer ... a lathe, I'm getting starry eyed! I'd need to learn how to use it, but still.

[jim-p.livejournal.com]

Is the lathe still available? Want! :)

[joshwriting.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is still available.

Give me a call at 978-597-0977. I also left a message for you at your shop. Wonder which will get to you first!

[cretey.livejournal.com]

OMG! too bad I am broke and already have an enlarger.