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Title: Metal lathe
Post by: footman on January 12, 2009, 02:54:51 PM
Free metal working lathe
Ever wanted your own metal working lathe? We've got one you can have for free, we're told it's in working condition by someone that knows about them. The catch? It weighs about 2,000+ pounds, it's in our basement and you need to get it out without damaging our house. It's probably 30-40 years old, an old-school machine that might be useful. I can get more info/pictures if you're interested. (yes, this seems like a ridiculous posting, I know)
Contact: Jennifer Munzner Office Phone: 6866999
Email: jennifer.b.munzner@pfizer.com
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: rocket on January 12, 2009, 03:10:57 PM
I just emailed her.  If it breaks down in small enough peices, I could set up a 2x4 rail system on her bulkhead steps and winch/come-a-long it out and take the peices on my trailer in a few trips.
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: Seabee_BUC on January 12, 2009, 04:02:40 PM
I just emailed her.  If it breaks down in small enough peices, I could set up a 2x4 rail system on her bulkhead steps and winch/come-a-long it out and take the peices on my trailer in a few trips.

Imagine the shit we can make with that Jeremy!!!! I've used one before...It's been probably 20 years but it's fairly basic...We can make pipe caps, drill into the end of round stock, make knurled handles with threads inside them!
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: Axle on January 12, 2009, 04:03:28 PM
It's crazy, but the possibilities are endless!!!   ;D
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: footman on January 12, 2009, 04:15:49 PM
If you guys get it I get a finders fee of "teaching and use"
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: rocket on January 12, 2009, 05:33:56 PM
I'm second on the list of takers.  She said there is a bulkhead door, but no room for a truck to get back there.  anyone have access to a pallet jack?  there is a sidewalk.  If I get selected, i'll go check it out and come up w/ a removal plan (ramps, comalongs, cherry-pickers, etc)  I will need help, but of course any helpers will get access to use it.
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: HOT-ROD on January 12, 2009, 09:17:30 PM
awesome
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: PaulW on January 13, 2009, 12:18:35 AM
how about a lull??
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: rocket on January 13, 2009, 02:08:00 AM
how about a lull??

what's a lull?
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: PaulW on January 13, 2009, 03:20:05 AM
how about a lull??

what's a lull?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3109461807_f28d1cebf5.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: rocket on January 13, 2009, 05:57:19 AM
if it were smaller, it would work.  there is a headge blocking access to the bilko; cant even get a truck back there.  I'm thinking some comalongs, steel/wood beams to act as a ramp, palet jacks to move it to the front (on a sidewalk), then cherry picker to lift it onto trailer.  I may have to rent a uhaul open one, as mine is only rated for 900#.  but all this is only if the first guy backs out
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: kirksjeep on January 13, 2009, 06:06:11 AM
I think my utlility trailer is good for 1500 lbs, if you are interested I'll check.  I would offer up the car trailer, but you'll have to wait for the snow around it to melt. 
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: HOT-ROD on January 13, 2009, 09:04:12 PM
i can just imagine a lathe on a car trailor. interesting to explain.
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: PaulW on January 14, 2009, 01:11:11 AM
i can just imagine a lathe on a car trailor. interesting to explain.

Tell em that the lathe got a flat and you had to tow it home.
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: HOT-ROD on January 15, 2009, 12:19:31 AM
lol. i can just imagine
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: rocket on January 15, 2009, 03:14:55 AM
who would i explain it to?
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: PaulW on January 15, 2009, 04:10:57 PM
who would i explain it to?

ya know that's a very good question.
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: HOT-ROD on January 16, 2009, 09:27:32 PM
the 5-O!

you  know....the MAN!!!
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: rocket on January 16, 2009, 09:29:24 PM
and he would care because . . . ?
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: PaulW on January 17, 2009, 01:05:19 AM
and he would care because . . . ?

of the report of a stolen lathe coming through his county???
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: rocket on January 17, 2009, 01:38:15 AM
LMAO!
Title: Re: Metal lathe
Post by: PaulW on January 17, 2009, 01:42:20 AM
LMAO!
Buford T Justice. At your service.