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Thank you everyone for your replies! The information is really useful to me. I am based in Ipswich UK.

I've just installed lights in there today so I aim to get some better pictures up soon.

I am sure that each lathe has every attachment you can think of with it. Like Chris Crew said it would have been lovely if it was catalogued! That's something I will have to look into. The trouble is just finding the time to get out there.

I would mostly like to make sure I get a fair price for them and dont get ripped off by someone who knows more than I do. I appreciate the rough figures people have thrown out.

Thanks all

Hello all,

I have been recommended this site from another social media platform I use. I'm looking for a little help in valuing two lathes in my possession.

My wife and I bought her grandparents house off the family as they both passed a few years prior. Her Grandad was a machinist with the old school hoarder mindset. As such, I have effectively inherited a workshop FULL of bits and bobs. There seems to be everything from spare chucks to drill bits, taps, dies, reamers and old metal stock/blanks.

Unfortunately I don't have the time/inclination to get into machining and would much prefer to have the space for my won carpentry/DIY.

I am looking to sell the two lathes in the garage and will include as much info as I know about them below. If anyone could offer any advice on a range of price I could expect from them that would be incredible.

Lathe 1
COLCHESTER 5X20 CHIPMASTER
This is a big lathe that grandad took as collateral when the firm he was working for went bust. It runs on 3-phase though it is not connected so can't say for sure it powers on.
The beds(?) seem to be true and wheels turn smoothly on them.

Lathe 2
DRUMMOND BROTHERS PETENTEES - GUILDFORD
I think/have been told this is a jewellers lathe? It is much small than the COLCHESTER and seems to run on an old belt motor. All the original belts/gearing and motor are all sat underneath the lathe.

I have attached pics to this post, just follow the link it's difficult to get good photos.
IMPORTANT
Both the lathes have some damage as the roof was leaking long before anyone noticed. Having inspected/cleaned up the lathes I am confident it is only surface rust.

PHOTOS IN THIS LINK
https://imgur.com/a/nDVK3fp