Good day all;
I am contemplating purchase of a 70's era LZ 280 and was unsure of parts availability for a 40 y.o. machine. I've tried searching online for info but there doesn't seem to be very many of the older models still being used in this country. I do not speak German either so even examining an exploded diagram can be confusing. I'm to make the drive over to evaluate the machine next week and wanted to get as much info as I could to help make the purchase decision.
The LZ 280 appears to be a small, well made toolroom lathe from what I read but, much like some other machines, if parts are difficult/expensive to obtain then I need to know this. If my only reading reference materials are in a language that I can't read then I need to know this too.
The model I'm considering has original tooling with it (don't know just how much) is listed in decent shape, and isn't very expensive. I can estimate the condition of machinery (I'm a 58 y.o. toolmaker) but that's not the same as owning one. If any of you own one I'd greatly appreciate your opinion, information, or anything related you would care to contribute. Thank you for your time.
I am contemplating purchase of a 70's era LZ 280 and was unsure of parts availability for a 40 y.o. machine. I've tried searching online for info but there doesn't seem to be very many of the older models still being used in this country. I do not speak German either so even examining an exploded diagram can be confusing. I'm to make the drive over to evaluate the machine next week and wanted to get as much info as I could to help make the purchase decision.
The LZ 280 appears to be a small, well made toolroom lathe from what I read but, much like some other machines, if parts are difficult/expensive to obtain then I need to know this. If my only reading reference materials are in a language that I can't read then I need to know this too.
The model I'm considering has original tooling with it (don't know just how much) is listed in decent shape, and isn't very expensive. I can estimate the condition of machinery (I'm a 58 y.o. toolmaker) but that's not the same as owning one. If any of you own one I'd greatly appreciate your opinion, information, or anything related you would care to contribute. Thank you for your time.