Lathe machines come in many styles and types. From wood lathes to metal lathes, they are very versatile in taking a bulk piece of material and lathing it to an exact shape or size. The newer lathes are CNC operated and can produce some very detailed work.
The metal slide rest lathe was invented by Jacques de Vaucanson around the 1751 period. That sparked a revolution in lathe design and many other types of lathes were invented which helped modernize the world we know today.
There a lot of different lathe manufacturers and it just depends on what your looking for. Do you want the old fashioned hand and eye lathe or the more modern CNC operated lathe? It all depends on the application they are being used for.
A great way to buy a lathe and keep your cost low is at an auction. Many time companies just need to liquidate their inventory to make room for new equipment and you can pick up their liquidated inventory at a fraction of the cost of new.
Below are the most current listings from auctions for used or discounted lathes. The listings are set to end soon so you have a great chance of placing a winning bid.
Check them out and see if any catch your eye. If not, book mark this page and come back often since the listings change frequently.
Below are the current listings on eBay. If you see one that appeals to you bid on it or type what your looking for into the search bar and you will be shown those items that are available right now on eBay.
US $1,975.00
