Can anyone shed some light on the value of a Wiley Russell cone mandrel. I m told that it stands about 30 inches tall, 27 inches at the base tapering to 15 inches with a tong slot. The logo is cast in the slot. It s been offered to me but i ve never heard this version before and wondered if anyone has or if they have suggestions about it s value. i ll post a pic when one is sent to me if possable Thanks Ray
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Rick, thanks i ve been to some of those sites but i d like to get some kinds of $# I have two Wiley Russels and some of their other tools but I ve never seen this thing listed. George, thanks i ll try anvilfire, I d guess 150 to 160 lbs. Tom, it s hollow,cast it looks like it could be the base section for another cone to be put on top, but i can t imagine doing that, and the fact that the name is in the cone slot says to me that it is an individual piece, thanks for the help so far Ray
Ok, I asked because I did a rough calculation based on it being "solid" cast iron in your reported dimensions and came up with ~2900 lbs. Glad it's hollow?
George, How do you decide what is over inflated? Kayne and sons has a 24 inch 72 lbs cone for $550.00,new, what do you think the $ value per lb should be? I m sure you missed typed, but as Ricky said to Lucy, would you splain the term weight per pound? thanks Ray
