Metal Lathe, Rexman 

You are looking at a Rexman imperial metal lathe.  An oldie but a goodie!
Measures approximately 600mm between centres.
Will swing 225mm (9") above the bed, 330mm diameter in the gap.
Lathe is powered by a single-phase induction motor of about 1hp (guess).
Three speeds are belt (cone drive style) selectable.  Back-gearing gives additional extra-low speeds.

Features:
Automatic longitudinal feed and thread cutting
Graduated cross and compound slide knobs
Back-gearing
Adjustable gibbs
Adjustable head and tail stocks
Belt was replaced February 2010 (first time since I purchased it)

Size:
1260mm wide, 720mm deep, 1150mm high (760 bench height)
21mm spindle bore

Comes with:
3-jaw 4" Burnerd chuck (with inside and outside jaws)
4-jaw 4" independent chuck (with reversible jaws)
1/2" tailstock chuck
Thread-chaser dial
dead centre
Assorted centre drills
Halogen worklight
Metal stand (with wheels)
Tool holder
Knurling tool
Parting tool
Dial gauge (no stand)
Also comes with a spare thread-plate casting if you need to make a special thread-plate for the spindle.

I have owned this lathe for over 20 years and it has mainly done brass, bronze, aluminium, plastics and some mild steel work.  History before me is unknown.  It has served me well.

Pick up only unfortunately.  I can hold it for up to a month after the auction finishes if needed.  After that I reserve the right to refund payment and re-list it.

Inspection welcome.  Any questions, please ask!  Thanks

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On 02-Jan-12 at 15:42:38 AEDST, seller added the following information:

I have measured the lift of the headstock. A 600mm bar was clamped in the chuck. The bar was lifted up and pushed down. Movement of the chuck in the vertical direction was measured with a dial gauge under the chuck. Total movement was 0.09mm.
Headstock bearings are adjustable to some extent, as shims can be ground to adjust the bearings.

Headstock thread is 1-3/4" 8tpi.
Headstock taper looks like 3MT.
Tailstock taper looks like 2MT.

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On 05-Jan-12 at 19:40:42 AEDST, seller added the following information:

 I now have a chain hoist so I can load the lathe onto a ute, trailer or flat-bed truck for you.

Also, as noted above I reserve the right to refund monies paid (and re-list the lathe) if it is not picked up within one month of the auction ending.  The refund amount would be the amount paid by the winning bidder minus any fees charged by Ebay to me for the sale.