Finding it a new home: I am SELLING me LEBLOND Heavy 12 Metal Lathe!

[@shanek6582]

Put your autograph on it Keith, it’ll be worth twice as much;)

[@cyrilhudak4568]

. . . or a "Vintage Machinery" metal tag.

[@georgedennison3338]

I've been looking for a lathe about like that for 6-8 years, so I have a fair grasp of the market. That is an excellant price for someone close to you. You put a LOT into it, and it shows as you described it. I've been mounting my first lathe, (Sherline 17" 4400), on a table, and attaching a motor, for the last month. This is the first lathe vid I've watched since I started, seeing 'full' size parts, instead of the miniatures I've been handling. Strange experience... You're doing someone a great deal, and they may not know it, yet. That lathe will serve generations to come, if maintained and noted abused. Good on ya for passing it on at a very good price... GeoD

[@teds5408]

I live a few miles from the old LeBlond factory, it is a strip mall now. The old LeBlond mansion was converted to a grade school that I attended. One of my neighbors retired from LeBlond, another is the great grandson of William Lodge who has his own work holding business now. A lot of machine tool history here, would love to bring it back home to Cincinnati.

[@jameshildreth435]

You should put together a DVD of all the documentation videos to go with it for the new owner.

[@skeezie5971]

That machine is my vintage. Like the machine, some wear but still going strong. Thank you Keith.

[@oldschool1993]

You ain't foolin' no one- You bought that old VTL from that 1903 machine shop- we saw you snooping around in Adam's video and the look on your face said it all.

[@jonpardue]

That machine is ready to be put to work. Must have been a thousand insights and tips during the rebuild. Can't wait to see what fits in all that space.

[@StreuB1]

That is one hell of a price for one hell of a machine. I have run the LeBlond heavy when I worked at Scot Industries back in the mid 90's and I can attest to it being able to take some extremely substantial cuts. That lathe is a tank, you're not going to hurt it at all. Good luck to the buyer, you're getting a phenomenal machine.

[@jimzivny1554]

Great machine, gotta check the budget. Now I'm in GA not too far from you.

[@laurenceporter9354]

I have a shed measuring 10x15 Ft ... I'm 6500 miles from Tifton ... and I'm still tempted

[@robertcorrie6737]

The price is more than fair I live in northern central Canada we have nothing in the price range or quality. Thanks to you for your genesis offer to your following

[@dirk4926]

I have a spot in my living room that's probably big enough to put the ol LeBlond, but unfortunately my apartment lease forbids me installing lathes.

[@jusb1066]

does it specifically mention lathes? lol

[@aubreyaub]

Don't install it, just set it down and use it.

[@piotrlenarczyk5803]

Thank you for video. In Poland similar lathes, with similar restoration treatment are priced at 10-15k$, in 2019y.

[@spnynorman5519]

It was a couple of years ago when I was checking out a Craigslist lathe and I realized, "wait a minute, this is exactly like Keith Rucker's !". I watched the first videos of your tear-down series to get an idea of the general build quality of these. I wound up bringing that machine home. It's a slightly later S/N than yours, but still a 1943 model. I love the thing. Quiet, powerful ( mine has a 5 hp motor that looks original ), and RIGID ! It's only got a max spindle speed of 600 rpm but that's fine for my needs. No problem using carbide tooling. The previous owner of mine really took some cuts; there were massive chips still in the pan. Chunks, actually, and that was with the original lantern toolpost. I put an Aloris CXA on mine which is a very good fit for this size. Mine needs cleaning, paint, and a few very minor repairs so I'm very grateful for your video series so I know how things come apart & go together. Can't wait to see what you get to go in that spot. I'm sure you'll get a buyer soon. Regards, Jeff

[@bcbloc02]

If it helps the sale you can say I have used that machine too! :-)

[@Bob_Adkins]

Hey Bryan, if it helps, he can say I didn't use it.

[@bluehornet6752]

I'm trying to move into a basement shop, or I'd be all over this. That thing is a BEAST.

[@youngn9na92]

Sad to see it go, understandable why you are getting rid of it though. It has become my favorite machine of yours, and given me many goals to work towards.

[@ActiveAtom]

Great to get this machine a place to run parts for years to come, sign this machine Keith and it will sell for more. Lance & Patrick.

[@FesixGermany]

Somehow I missed this video, I don't know that much about prices of machines but when you said you are asking 5000 USD for it that was exactly what I had in mind before. Hope this machine got a careful and loving new owner.

[@Vintageguy73]

Part of my hearing loss I attribute to several years of running a LeBlond lathe.

[@mmocny]

Is this because it's really loud... Or because you loved it so much you used it often?

[@emilgabor88]

Michal Mocny It is because he didn't used any protection.

[@Vintageguy73]

@@emilgabor88 thats what she said (:

[@oldschool6345]

Well worth it. Wish i had the$ ..thanks for sharing

[@michaelhale4041]

Keith wish I could buy it. I know you take care on your machines . That would be perfect in my shop. beautiful machine. That would be a great replacement for my 3n1 machine

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Road trip!

[@michaelhale4041]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 that would be nice to have.

[@NeMoC53]

Sir I have a question. I am restoring a 1940s LeBlond roundtop 15 and someone must have had the feed engaged when it hit the chuck because there are 3 damaged teeth on the rack gear for the saddle. How does one take the rack off of these machines?

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Do the Keith Rucker custom made Leveling Screw Feet risers come with the Lathe? I know I would want them if I had a workshop to house that beautiful machine!

[@donpollard9460]

6:35 - I just noticed the tail stock - very interesting, Keith, it appears to have a through taper ... ? The clamp (?) for the tailstock has an interesting shape. LeBlonde lathes don't seem to have made it to Australian shores - not in my experience, anyway, so I am not familiar with them. Nice lathe, Keith!

[@1995jug]

Wish I had the room and time for it running short of both.

[@JustJimWillDo]

It won't end up anywhere near me Down Under in Australia, but if it did I'm sure I could assist the new owner with any maintenance or repairs. I feel like I know this machine like the back of my hand and I sure will miss it!

[@dcrahn]

Cool deal, well worth what you're asking. A little to big for my needs. If you come across a smaller one I would be interested. I'm in Springfield, so not far from you.

[@stefanpariyski3709]

Restoring the 10EE I hope? I'd love to see the series on that one.

[@johnhenderson1760]

If i had the space and money, I'd take it and restore it to the proper orange and blue. It should go to a three time auburn engineering grad. I remember the LeBlond when Luke and i visited the shop. You had just painted it, and it was cool to see it before the KZbin audience did.

[@chompkinduce]

I just have 2 questions about this type of LeBlond lathe. I purchased a 1941 14” swing version of this lathe at a used equipment dealer. The lathe had been previously owned by the U.S. Navy. It’s got a 4 Jaw chuck on a tapped faceplate that uses a Spanner wrench. I’m trying to figure out what type of chuck faceplate it is, so I can purchase one to add a 3 jaw self centering chuck. Would you happen to know what style I’d need? Do you know where I could purchase the spanner wrench? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Matthew Johnson

[@neilyeag]

I think that the history is as interesting as the machine itself. Like they say if it could only talk. What parts or pieces did this produce for the war effort? Perhaps it was operated by one of the many women working in the war effort factories?

[@simperous4308]

It doesn't matter how big the shop is, they always fill up...

[@fowletm1992]

My shop is 100m by 28m Its full But do have to leave room to pull a tractor inside

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Sure is a nice lathe. No room for it up here in N.E. Ohio.

[@michaelbarrett1914]

I always heard that Georgia was in Atlanta!😉 good luck on the sale of a great machine.

[@davegower123]

Dang it! I wish I had $5K and the shop space!! That's a great find for someone! The Keith Rucker Signature model!!

[@rotattor]

Please give us a hint of the new toy taking it's place !!!

[@ratdude747]

I wonder if Keith hit up the 1900's machine shop Abom posted last week... they had some cool old lathes that were about the same size...

[@amq1708]

Larry Bolan Keith is shown in Adam’s video, walking around in the background.

[@TheMetalButcher]

"Why in the world would anyone else paint a machine blue and orange unless they're an Auburn fan?" Oof, that one hits hard considering my most recent restoration.

[@vintage_rust]

Hope to see you starting on the 10EE soon...

[@milesmcdonald4367]

Based off the paint I removed it would fit perfect at Auburn

[@paulgargan6134]

Nice project done.

[@johngalt9262]

3 years already? where does the time go?

[@Ioulos86]

Hey still got that leblonds they don’t make parts for that lathe

[@monadking2761]

Will miss the LeBlond. You inspired me to restore a 1953 Regal 15x42 and mine turned out nice. Now I help turn parts for my local robotics high school club. Do you have any thread indicators or specs on one. I'm looking for one since mine could use one?

[@Shermingtan]

What an awesome Lathe! Hopefully it goes to a good new home. Is the new machine a shaper by any chance?

[@mike-carrigan]

I wish! It would crush my little workshop

[@erik61801]

All that work I would've guessed at least 3 bucks a pound

[@earleclemans4836]

Wish it were closer

[@holbrook134]

Wish I new how to use it

[@cyrilhudak4568]

I thought the 10EE was going in that slot.

[@cesargrimm]

Cyril Hudak same! I wonder where he’s gonna put it. And more importantly, what machine is he talking about?

[@waynekwoods2799]

Keith, That was what I first said when you said i'm selling it. I thought i will give you $5000. for it . but shipping to Calif. would not make sense. I have a 12x36 atlas that i bought new in 1978 still works well.

[@jimhumphrey]

I'm going to guess a shaper is coming in. That seems to be the latest in home machine shop tools. As to the school color on a lathe? I'm in! One of my lathes is getting a fresh coat of Vols Orange as soon as I can find someone to mix some oil based paint. I know where there is a 10EE that would look pretty good with Bulldawg Red :) Your hex color is # BA0C2F- cmyk =3,100,79,12 etc.

[@tobarapprentice6618]

I’m guessing that you’ve nailed it! One followed me home last week.

[@samb3706]

Does it come with personal user instruction from you

[@tropifiori]

It is gorgeous

[@ctsteve1967]

are the base's included in the price?

[@geoffmorgan6059]

War Eagle! At least it wasn't painted Gold & White! (Or, far worse, Crimson & White.)

[@grantlockridge9354]

Still available?

[@petermenningen338]

I'd love to have it in our makerspace MauiMakers.com but it would be double to have crated and shipped to Maui HI

[@samueltaylor4989]

Failed to mention the size of the chucks. 8”?

[@mwdhank]

is the 10EE still in the works? keep it up.

[@JoesWorkbench]

It would leave a nice spot for a niles turret lathe ;)

[@udowillkomm1173]

How i hate those cliffhangers, lol

[@aserta]

Right about now, wish i was i state side. Oh well. Hope the next owner takes care of this old girl.

[@booleanenator]

That's a steal, I wish I had it.

[@Paul_Kair]

great machine! sad that is too far from me, would buy instantly

[@larrypardi9143]

Would love to give it a home in Los Angeles....

[@ettumama]

A more than fair price.

[@pijnto]

I would love it except the freight for 16000, kilometers would make it really expensive should a good buy for some one

[@MilanDupal]

Unfortunately my tiny workshop is located at opposite side of the globe...

[@ensen89]

I wonder what is coming. 5 axis dmg mori? :D Lathes are like clamps. You can never have enough. So I would have a hard time selling it.

[@dananelson5434]

With all you've done, it should sell fast. Thanks for sharing.

[@carver3419]

Do I detect a planer on the horizon?

[@N57RU]

I am assuming 3 PH motor. Nice machine at a decent price.

[@jrkorman]

Yes - In the video!

[@N57RU]

@@jrkorman After I stated that I went through the videos and saw it.

[@rosserpace3602]

My Gators are Orange & Blue!

[@I_M_Nonno]

How ironic would it be if the German chucks were original to the machine and helped in the war effort?

[@natevanbynen6595]

You mean a monarch 10ee 😁 to replace it

[@nilzlima3027]

if i had a place to put it i would.

[@jossfitzsimons]

Dumb question...is it metric or imperial?

[@johnpgerrity]

Only 2970lbs? That seems a little light for how big and heavy duty it looks

[@jusb1066]

twice the weight of my car...

[@rolliekelly6783]

Do I smell the fragrance of an EE in the air?

[@joshcrd7925]

I am pretty sure he already has shown us he has a EE waiting in the que, or maybe I dreamed that, lol.

[@paulcopeland9035]

@@joshcrd7925 ....Yep, there is a 10EE waiting in his wood shop. It has been there for awhile.

[@joeway8641]

@@paulcopeland9035 But...he said the deal for the new tool was not yet completed. The 10EE is a done deal.

[@Jay9999]

Let's not forget people that she's been Ruckered fully

[@bradlilly8603]

I wish but I can't invest that much in my hobby. It will sell fast I'm sure

[@WreckDiver99]

I would LOVE to have that lathe...3 problems...1) NO place to put it, 2) No way to haul it, 3) No budget Whoever gets this machine will be getting a great piece of equipment!

[@tnekkc]

$5k? People in Seattle sneeze $5k.

[@ericmcrae7758]

Did I detect a small tear as you announced you are selling your baby. One LeBlone out = 2 Monarchs in.

[@billsargent3407]

you forget the 10EE he has stashed in the back room waiting for some love!

[@oaxelo1]

Too bad i´m on the other side of the Atlantic ocean. . . .

[@FrancisoDoncona]

Who does your taxes, free stuff, trading, volunteers, a tax nightmare, how the hell haven’t you be audited out of existence. You constantly show donations mixing personal and . Org items.

[@crockteerden4023]

Lathe made in 1943- for the war effort-I wouldn’t think the German made chucks are original.😂

[@Jay9999]

She's worth $6000

[@craigtreleaven7560]

That sounds like an offer!

[@spencertoolandgrind]

$5,000 is a bit much. Pretty or not. Better LaBlondes can be had for $2,000 to 5,000. Right out of Detroit.

[@davidhoward2237]

yea but it restore by him and have a history for it so that will add to price also people more likely spend little bit more since may help him out.

[@BigRalphSmith]

Known history, restoration, taper attachment, etc. make this lathe more than worth the asking price and I think Keith knows exactly what he can get for it.

[@spencertoolandgrind]

Where do you live? Bridgeman machinery sells all over the US. Second, Keith puts on a great show. I look a lathes, all the time. Last one was A LeBlond servo shift 15x60” $5500 Saw one on Craigslist. $1690. It’s an old lathe. I guess I take it for granted. Living in Michigan. Machinery everywhere.

[@Cromwell648]

Keith, lately the sound level of your voice, has decreased. To such a level that I can no longer hear what you're saying. So, I'm gonna unsubscribe. Bye.

[@TheMetalButcher]

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