reading through old MEW,s

[larry phelan 1Participant @larryphelan1]

Just reading through some old issues [always an interesting pastime ] and came across ads for Emco lathes on offer for a mere£11500 [Feb 2006 ].

Nice machines, but a bit pricey for most of us metalbashers, I would have thought.

I dont recall seeing any reviews about them either, so did they ever sell or were they simply in the wrong market ?  I hate to think what they might be costing now.

Any ideas ??

[David AmbroseParticipant @davidambrose86182]

Still available I believe, from the same importers that sell Wabeco kit.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I used an Emcomat 8.6 for many years, bought S/H as an ex demo off the then importers and that cost me over £1000 back in the early 90s. Nice quality Austrian machine with geared head but became too small for my needs.

[Graham MeekParticipant @grahammeek88282]

My workshop was and still is Emco based. Up until 3 years ago when I downsized I had an Emco Maximat Super 11 and FB2 Milling machine. The lathe cost £2500.00 in 1986 and I think I paid £1800.00 for my second FB2 in 1993, this was second hand, ex-demo.

Emco machines are somewhat dearer today, and the model range has changed slightly. If anything the quality has got even better, although the FB2 was dropped some while ago. I think my last FB2 was one of the last Austrian machines to be made.

Regards,

Gray,

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Interesting to see the current range … I think their niche is rather above what most  of us could consider:(

MichaelG.

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https://www.emco-world.com/en/

[larry phelan 1Participant @larryphelan1]

That would be my feeling too Michael.  Nice machines but ???

They must be in the same range as TOS , beautiful machines, but the cost !!!!!!

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I think Joe Noci (not seen for a while) has one of the Emcomat D14 lathes as well as quite a few other Emco machines.

[Joseph Noci 1Participant @josephnoci1]

He Lurks in the Background….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

Their quick change center drill is a nice idea that could be replicated
https://www.emco-world.com/en/products/turning/emcomat/universal-lathes/emcomat-14-d.html#&gid=1&pid=7

[larry phelan 1Participant @larryphelan1]

I dont know how he can work in such an untidy workshop !

[Joseph Noci 1Participant @josephnoci1]

Somehow we Manage…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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