Hardinge Cataract BB57 Lathe on Craigslist
Found this post on Craigslist in Twin Falls, ID Old lathe - $50 (Sun valley) Cool old lathe for decoration make / manufacturer: ? Yes, that is a Hardinge Cataract BB57 Bench Lathe such as the one pictured below: Photo from http://www.lathes.co.uk/cataract/ It has a 7" swing, a 36" bed with 17" between centers, and a 5C collet. The thing weighs a ton and has a massive Jacobs chuck in it. Yes, I know because I drove down to Ketchum, ID and bought it. I have the tailstock in a electrolysis bath of water and washing soda right now to see if the metal is pitted. If it is usable I will have a nice lathe after some paint. It is missing the bottom portion with the pulleys and speed change mechani...