Information needed on Robert Sorby RS3 Wood lathe

[Tom Lewis]

I have seen a Robert Sorby RS3 wood lathe for sale. Does anyone have any experience with one?
Any information will be appreciated.

[John Keeton]

Tom, if the lathe is the one in the CL listing in Albuquerque, and on Ebay, at $1200 it is over priced IMO. This is the third listing on Ebay with no bids.

That is a fairly lightweight lathe at 200#, and 1HP motor. The ways appear to be tubular and that will limit your ability to use some accessories. The stand is less than desirable. However, I know nothing about the lathe itself, but Sorby quit making lathes a few years ago, and this one appears to have some age on it.

[Brian Libby]

+1 to what John said !

[Josh Bowman]

Try this link:
Sorby Lathes

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ditto what John said. There are better lathes out there.

[Tom Lewis]

Thanks for the information.