What: Custom built by John Nichols, the lathe is in great condition.
Where: Lathe is currently being stored in an indoor temperature controlled storage facility near the Greentree area of Pittsburgh, PA.
Why Sell such an awesome Lathe? Long story
- My Wife and I had to close Jon's (my Brother-in-law) shop because it was in his Mom's garage but we lost her last year and we just sold her house.
Jon moved in with my Wife and I (as he has a few disabilities) and Jon and I recently created this account together as we're trying to figure out how much of his shop to store, what to sell, and how to take our next steps forward in order to keep Jon working with wood in some capacity even if it isn't turning.
So My wife, Jon, and I came to the decision we'll let the Nichol's lathe go (and a LOT of other stuff) for now and try to build a new shop down the road.
But for now we don't have the room and we can't afford to keep it in a storage space forever.
Pickup/Delivery: Buyer will be responsible for pick Up or arranging delivery. We hired a moving company to place it in the storage unit when we moved it out of my MIL's and I can confidently say it will require a truck with a hydraulic lift.
Not sure what it weighs but it has to be more than 800lbs. Quite a few heavy pieces can be unbolted but it is still big. If you're really interested, will try to help you figure out how to get it to your shop
Email address: mark.briercheck@gmail.com
Please feel free to ask any questions and thanks for reading,
Jon & Mark
Nichols Lathe Details:
System requires two 220v outlets to run (One for the lathe, one for the GAST vacuum pump)
Features:
-Upgraded motor (2HP)
-can use up to a 34" piece of wood
-7 pulley configuration for turning
-Has winch/crane installed to assist in mounting large logs
-Eye Bolt installed to allow for machine to be lifted
- On a set of 4 wheels for easily moving around shop
- Tailstock has a eye bolt for the easy maneuvering
- Index wheel - 36 pin
- Sand has been removed
Included accessories :
- GAST Vacuum pump
- Face plates (Qty 10)
- Tailstocks (Qty 2)
- Jam Chucks (Qty 3)
- Spur Drives (Qty 3)
- Extra tool rest base
Included Tools:
- Drill bit on long bar (Qty 1 - rarely used)
- Moulthrop hook tool (Qty 2 - rarely used)
- Parting Tool (Qty 1)
- Roughing gouges (Qty 3)
- Shallow bowl gouges (Qty 2 - rarely used)
Included Tool Rests:
- Curved (Qty 2)
- Scraper(Qty 2)
- Straight Long (Qty 1)
- Very Long Rest for the Extra tool r
rest base (Qty 1)
- Hollow Tool rest for the Moulthrop
hook tool & Drill Bit tool(Qty 1)
Where: Lathe is currently being stored in an indoor temperature controlled storage facility near the Greentree area of Pittsburgh, PA.
Why Sell such an awesome Lathe? Long story

Jon moved in with my Wife and I (as he has a few disabilities) and Jon and I recently created this account together as we're trying to figure out how much of his shop to store, what to sell, and how to take our next steps forward in order to keep Jon working with wood in some capacity even if it isn't turning.
So My wife, Jon, and I came to the decision we'll let the Nichol's lathe go (and a LOT of other stuff) for now and try to build a new shop down the road.
But for now we don't have the room and we can't afford to keep it in a storage space forever.
Pickup/Delivery: Buyer will be responsible for pick Up or arranging delivery. We hired a moving company to place it in the storage unit when we moved it out of my MIL's and I can confidently say it will require a truck with a hydraulic lift.
Not sure what it weighs but it has to be more than 800lbs. Quite a few heavy pieces can be unbolted but it is still big. If you're really interested, will try to help you figure out how to get it to your shop
Email address: mark.briercheck@gmail.com
Please feel free to ask any questions and thanks for reading,
Jon & Mark
Nichols Lathe Details:
System requires two 220v outlets to run (One for the lathe, one for the GAST vacuum pump)
Features:
-Upgraded motor (2HP)
-can use up to a 34" piece of wood
-7 pulley configuration for turning
-Has winch/crane installed to assist in mounting large logs
-Eye Bolt installed to allow for machine to be lifted
- On a set of 4 wheels for easily moving around shop
- Tailstock has a eye bolt for the easy maneuvering
- Index wheel - 36 pin
- Sand has been removed
Included accessories :
- GAST Vacuum pump
- Face plates (Qty 10)
- Tailstocks (Qty 2)
- Jam Chucks (Qty 3)
- Spur Drives (Qty 3)
- Extra tool rest base
Included Tools:
- Drill bit on long bar (Qty 1 - rarely used)
- Moulthrop hook tool (Qty 2 - rarely used)
- Parting Tool (Qty 1)
- Roughing gouges (Qty 3)
- Shallow bowl gouges (Qty 2 - rarely used)
Included Tool Rests:
- Curved (Qty 2)
- Scraper(Qty 2)
- Straight Long (Qty 1)
- Very Long Rest for the Extra tool r
rest base (Qty 1)
- Hollow Tool rest for the Moulthrop
hook tool & Drill Bit tool(Qty 1)