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"General 260 Electronic Variable Speed Wood Lathe" - $2500 (Littleton), CO

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Dave Reider

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Purchased New 15 years ago and rarely used.......
Like New. Riser Block Assembly.
Comes with the two faceplates that it came with new.
Accessories cost more than the Lathe, and are NOT included!
Excellent condition.
$5,500 to $6,000 New, if you can find one.
$2,500.00 (FIRM).
Serious offers only.
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Welcome to the AAW forum, Dave. The lathe appears to be in pristine condition. For those who aren't familiar with the specs on the General 260, could you give the motor horsepower, swing, speed range, etc?

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Purchased New 15 years ago and rarely used.......
Like New. Riser Block Assembly.
Electronic Variable Speed - Inboard >150< rpm to <3000> rpm (prox.); Unlimited Outboard X 38" bed length. Forward and Reversible.
1 hp. 220/240 volt. (not underpowered, as there is a step-pully assembly for torque.
25" swing over gap (with gap filler block removed) and 20" over bed.
Comes with the two faceplates that it came with new.
Accessories cost more than the Lathe, and are NOT included!
Excellent condition.
$5,500 to $6,000 New, if you can find one.
$2,500.00 (FIRM).
Serious offers only.
AmeriSpecDenver@msn.com

Dave
 
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Just saying, I had a general 26020 VS with the 2hp motor electronic VS
I had added an extra movable pendant with full controls.
Included the outboard bed extension for a 28” swing plus extra banjo lathe was purchased new in 2008, after near 1 yr on the market it sold for $2700 Canadian, buyer was from the U.S. so they saved an additional 25+% due to the exchange rate.
 
First off, as the pic illustrates, the Lathe is capable of turning 20” diameter and approx. 24+ inch platter with the tailstock filler block removed.
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