Rockford Lathe?

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Does anyone own or use a Rockford lathe? If so, are they a good lathe and what is the price range for one?
There is one in an auction near me but I dont know any details on it.

Your information is appreciated,
Zach
 
Can you post a picture or some model details so someone can answer.
Maybe you think they might try to buy it . I can understand that.
From what I have seen in sales catalogues the Rockford lathe looks solid old world quality. However I have only seen big lathes with high centers and big chucks.
These old lathes are well made for sure but they lack safety features .
They can also be heavy and clumsy to do small work and sometimes lack spindle speed for insert turning.
Most gun work is small work and as long as the hollow spindle is 40mm and the distance between center is 1 meter then it does not have to bea huge lathe. 2-3 HP is OK and cheaper to run.
It just depends on what you want it for.
 
ZDH said:
Does anyone own or use a Rockford lathe? If so, are they a good lathe and what is the price range for one?
There is one in an auction near me but I dont know any details on it.

Your information is appreciated,
Zach
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I think you mean Rockwell?
 
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