SFbay:WTT python(s) for quality metalworking lathe or bridgeport mill

[D.R.E.]

NOTE: TRADE ONLY!!!!



I have a variety of excellent quality pythons (4", 6", blued, SS, e-nick from different decades).

Update: also looking for a bridgeport mill in good condition.


I'm looking to trade one (or possibly two, or cash) for an 11" or 12" very good quality metal working lathe --- hardinge, pratt & Whitney, Rivett, Emco/Meier, Schaublin, possibly leblond. Not interested at all in south bend, or chinese import or similar quality lathes. I need runout of <= .0005 using a good indicator.

If you have such a lathe, I can send photos, or you could pick the python in person from a set.

I am NOT looking to sell. This is trade only. My apologies.

Quality would be similar to:

[D.R.E.]

btt

[albay95]

Unbelievable, major BUMP

[socalgunrunner]

Beautiful guns. Good luck with your search.

[D.R.E.]

couple more photos --- no one has a quality lathe they don't need? It can be old as long as it's good quality.

This is a bi-centennial python that I'd consider trading for the lathe:

[K5Cruiser]

That bicentennial is purdy! I like the Eagle on the grip. Unfortunately I don't have a nice lathe to trade. Check out www.owwm.org, it's primarily a wood working site, but there are some metal machinery that pop up now and then.

[D.R.E.]

That bicentennial is purdy! I like the Eagle on the grip. Unfortunately I don't have a nice lathe to trade. Check out www.owwm.org, it's primarily a wood working site, but there are some metal machinery that pop up now and then.

Yeah, I really like the grips too. Haven't seen anywhere else to buy them though, unfortunately.

The ebony oversize eagle grips are kind of like them, w/o the emblem:

http://www.eaglegrips.com/guns/Ebony-Colt-Python-Grips.html

Though as a warning, both pairs I've put on have required some fitting.

Thanks for the pointer!

[Heatseeker]

No one person should be allowed so many beautiful Pythons!!!

You wouldn't be interested in a freshly restored Logan 825, would you?

[D.R.E.]

No one person should be allowed so many beautiful Pythons!!!

You wouldn't be interested in a freshly restored Logan 825, would you?

Thanks Heatseeker!

I have nothing against logans. Hell, if I could get by w/ a chinese mini-lathe I'd use that.

Unfortunately the lathe is for fixing endshake on pythons (make a bushing, widen cylinder hole, cut barrel shoulder back) and the gunsmith giving me pointers is pretty specific about the brands he considers acceptable.

I won't have that many anymore; machines are &$&! expensive!

[Heatseeker]

I wish I could find a gunsmith mentor local to me. One of the reasons I picked up and restored the old Logan was for 'smithing.

I'm sure you've been told, buying the machine is only the beginning. Wait until you start investing in tooling .

Good luck with your search.

[D.R.E.]

Did I say close? Ha!

I had to fly out to AZ to work with Frank Glenn, and the other guy I've never met, despite 1000+ emails.

But, it's really helpful to have someone watch. Often you do a couple dumb mistakes you don't realize that a pro spots immediately.

Plus a bunch of the useful tricks never get written down or are so second nature the guy doesn't even think to say them.

I think I'll be ok for tooling --- I just need to do the three jobs on it (bushing, reaming, cutting barrel shoulder) so hopefully there's not too much.

On the other hand I keep eying a bridgeport w/ DRO for $3500. So that would take a big bite out of my colts.

Honestly I'm starting to like working on them more than shooting them these days. I still like girls, though, so things aren't too jacked up.

[bcali]

I think I need to go and buy a lathe (or two)




Free bump.

[D.R.E.]

Close to buying cincinnati lathe, but just checking if anyone has something for trade.

[Noel]

Close to buying cincinnati lathe, but just checking if anyone has something for trade.

You might consider selling one or two to buy the metal lathe you want!

[TM BNDT]

bump for a great colt collection...
goodluck with your sale..