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  1. #1
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    Is this lathe worth $800?

    Darsin DSL-900CH, 1988

    He did some cuts with it ran smooth but steel and aluminum.

    12” x 36” with power feed and some decent quick release tools, chuck included.



    Thanks R.

  2. #2
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    easily $800 in my location, Minnesota. value varies considerably by location.

  3. #3
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    This lathe looks almost identical to the Harbor Freight 12X36 I had a couple of years ago. It was a good lathe. I bought it new for $1,600 including the stand at a Harbor Freight store. I don't know if a 20 year old lathe is worth 50% of the new cost.

  4. #4
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    Its the ubiquitous Chinese 12 X 36 design. Looks to be in decent shape and has the stand. These things usually were sold with a 3 jaw, 4 jaw, face plate, steady rest and follow rest. Be sure those items are included and the extra gears for the drive- and be sure all 6 jaws are there for the 3 jaw chuck. If its close by, you won't have any freight to pay, so the 800.00 is a reasonable deal.

  5. #5
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    Thanks for the information. I bought it today and taking delivery in the morning.

    The 6 jaws were there, no 4 jaw chuck, but it did come with a nice set of Big Mack 1004 and K/DIK L.W (Jack) Kuhn quick release tool holders.

    R.

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