Sylvia VS Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) I would appreciate advice on how to price a used Craftsman Professional variable speed wood lathe, Model 351-217150. Good condition, mounted on a table, which would go with the lathe. Measures about 5 feet in length. Various chucks. I am trying to find homes for my husband's woodturning tools. Thank you! Edited May 9, 2022 by Sylvia VS add background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Welcome, Sylvia. I am not a turner but hope you find your answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Hi Sylvia, The value you can expect to get will depend quite a bit on where you're selling. Different regions will have different availability. In my own neck of the woods (Washington state) I'd guess the lathe itself could fetch up to $300 if everything is in good-to-great condition. Probably more around $200 if you want to sell quickly. Replacement parts are hard to find for this series these days though, so if there's anything missing/broken it'll be noticeable. Is the table wooden or a metal stand? The included chucks are a bigger question, and could out-value the lathe itself depending on how many are included. A picture of what's going to be included could help us give you a better ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Welcome, Sylvia. As mentioned above, the regional market varies, but a good rule of thumb is to expect used tools and equipment, in good working order, to sell for about 50% of their original purchase price. This seems to hold, on average, with little regard to the age of the item. Of course, demand may vary wildly, this is just a guideline to help set overall expectations. You might post pictures in our "For Sale" sub-forum, in case a member or three is local to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Cook Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Do you still have the lathe that you were discussing? Craftsman 351.217150. I have one and am in need of parts. lcook@centralgatech.edu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 I asked my wife if she has ever used Sylvia VS as an alias and she denies it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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