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Nichols Lathe for sale

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I HAVE FOR SALE A NICHOLS LATHE. Located in Lafayette, LA
Made in USA, lathe weights at least 800 lbs, there is no sand in it at this time.
Asking $3500.00
Attached are 4 photos. More photos and other details available upon request. Please email or call. Email address is amcviccar@yahoo.com, phone number is 337 5911725, texting is ok also.

WILL TURN UP TO 39 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
SPINDLE IS 1 1/2 INCHES WITH 8 TPI.

Comes with: 4 faceplates—A 6”, 2ea 4”, and a 2 1/2”, Oneway Stronghold chuck with 1 1/2” insert, 4 toolrests—a straight 12”, a short straight 4”, a curved toolrest for inside bowl turning, and a boring bar toolrest. Tailstock and a live center. Lesson DC Magnetic Motor, 2 HP, 1750 RPM, wired for 220V, A variable speed controller with reverse switch. Lathe has 2ea 4 step pulleys with easy belt tension release for ease of changing speeds
Machine is set up for vacuum chucking, Machine has a 60 point indexing wheel
OTHER FEATURES:
Lathe is on caters, 2 swivel, 2 non swivel, 4 leveling pads for stability
Homemade Longworth Chuck
Homemade steady rest with 3 contact points
Oneway Jumbo Jaws
Crane lift — to assist getting “big” logs onto unit
Ability to turn on both left and right side of the lathe
Brand new V Belt
 

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