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Thread: Clausing 12x36

Started 4 weeks ago by SK Custom Cues
How dependable do you guys think a used one of these would be? Is there still parts available for these? I understand that the old clausing lathes are some of the most desirable brands out there. I have a chance to get one of these for $1200 and I think it is from the 60's.
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cuemaker03 replied 4 weeks ago
You can not go wrong for that price. The machine will last you forever.

leon sly replied 4 weeks ago
you will love it i have two 12x36 lathes.

SK Custom Cues replied 4 weeks ago
there's one for sale in my town and it looks exactly like that leon. Is there anything you can tell me I should be looking for, or is it an absolute no brainer to just buy it? It is in working condition I believe.

leon sly replied 4 weeks ago
i'm sending you a pm now!!!

SK Custom Cues replied 4 weeks ago
Thank you Leon! You da man.

leon sly replied 4 weeks ago
good luck my friend if you have any more????????? you got my number.

Mr Hoppe replied 4 weeks ago
That lathe is an absolute piece of junk, and will NEVER work for making cues! Now, where did you say it's located again??? Mr H

SK Custom Cues replied 4 weeks ago
Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Hoppe That lathe is an absolute piece of junk, and will NEVER work for making cues! Now, where did you say it's located again??? Mr H I'm going to check it out tonight.... I will let you know just how junky it is..... For $1200, it makes me wonder why it's that cheap, ...

DaveK replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Quote: Originally Posted by SK Custom Cues I'm going to check it out tonight.... So ? How'd you make out ? Did you buy that Cincinnati ? This Clausing ? My middle name is George so I come by my looks and curiosty honestly Dave

SK Custom Cues replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Quote: Originally Posted by DaveK So ? How'd you make out ? Did you buy that Cincinnati ? This Clausing ? My middle name is George so I come by my looks and curiosty honestly Dave I let the cincinnati go for the moment to consider the clausing. I much rather have the Clausing over the Cincinnati....

 

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SK Custom Cues
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user's latest post:
Clausing 12x36 - Page 3 -...
Published (2009-11-16 21:51:00)
Well, just to let everyone who is wondering know, I am now a proud owner of a 12x36 Clausing. It is a 5911 model which just the owner tells me is the first and most rare model made. The manual I have is for a 5914 and it is the closest thing available. The chuck's runout is disgustingly bad. I am going to get a 6 jaw bison and zero this bad boy out after I level it and bolt it down. This thing is three phase and my brother, who is an...
leon sly
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user's latest post:
Clausing 12x36
Published (2009-11-13 00:05:00)
good luck my friend if you have any more????????? you got my number.
DaveK
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user's latest post:
Clausing 12x36 - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 13:10:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by SK Custom Cues I let the cincinnati go for the moment to consider the clausing. I much rather have the Clausing over the Cincinnati. I think that is wise for several reasons. Quote: Originally Posted by SK Custom Cues He said, that there is something like a keyway that needs replacing to get to the lower speeds and there is a leak somewhere and he didn't know where it was coming from. He said all you gotta do...
cuemaker03
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user's latest post:
Clausing 12x36
Published (2009-11-13 16:33:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by leon sly you will love it i have two 12x36 lathes. I'll take two!!!
ftgokie
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Clausing 12x36 - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 09:46:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by SK Custom Cues Hmmmm. That is interesting. So do you think I am faced with anything serious here? Also, if you have any good tips on transport and move in, I would be your humble servant for a day. I couldnt say without looking, if I bet on it I would think its not really and issue. Just strap it down good and put it about the middle of the trailer so you dont have too much tounge weight...go slow and dont make any...
macguy
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Clausing 12x36 - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 11:05:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by SK Custom Cues Really? So, you're familiar with the Cincinnati? Do you know, how dependable that lathe is, and if it were to break down, would I still be able to get parts for it? I don't know if I have the opportunity to still buy it. I look at it and it is such a beast of a machine. That Clausing is so much more of an exact fit. If I had enough cash, I would probably buy both, and set them up for...
Kelly_Guy
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Clausing 12x36 - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 11:25:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by macguy Without knowing any of the specifics of the lathe you are looking at here are some of my thoughts from my experience. I have 6 lathes set up. Except for a wood lathe, they are all metal lathes one from the 1940's. Every one needed work before it could be put into operation. I just set up one I bought over a year ago. I had to take much of it apart if for no other reason to get it back into dependable...
rhncue
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Clausing 12x36 - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-14 11:53:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by bdcues The 36" Clausing can be a bit short depending on your setups. I have a 36" that I only use for spraying. Also have a 48" Clausing which is good for anything cuewise and if you have a special project come up gives you some more length also. I would agree that the import lathes are plenty good for cue making. The new Grizzly or Jet repeat very well and will last for years of light...
Mr Hoppe
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Clausing 12x36 - Page 3 -...
Published (2009-11-17 15:34:00)
Pete Tonkin makes some nice router mounts and fixtures. Here is just one example . Mr H
cueman
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user's latest post:
Clausing 12x36
Published (2009-11-13 08:44:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by SK Custom Cues I'm going to check it out tonight.... I will let you know just how junky it is..... For $1200, it makes me wonder why it's that cheap, but after talking to Leon last night, I feel much more comfortable about this lathe. Who knows, maybe this will be the beginning of a beautiful collection of equipment. If it has the 3/4" or 1" spindle bore that is about average price for...

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