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Thought you guys might get a kick out of this. Think there is enough throat to cut out a jumbo or dread?MT

24" throat, Delta.

Very cool find Mike, what year is this?

I haven't definitively checked. It is 40's or 50's. It works quite well and is a strange combination of a hydraulic driven pump and levers.The only part I may have to make is the center plate. Those I can easily turn from UHMW or phenolic on my metal lathe. I was able to download manuals from Old Wood Working Machines site. Darn, I love 30's-50's "heavy metal!" A scroller with this kind of backbone can do much of what a bandsaw will do- course twon't resaw. With the ultra thin blades and slow speed, it ought to help me cut out my "61"(TM)How do you like that funky little worklight on the scissors arm? By the way Serge,I'll PM with what's been going on- maybe Hesh too.Keep his mind off being "stoned."MT

My Other 40's-50's Heavy Metal- John Watkins has one of these guys too. It is actually his only precision machine- he does his necks with this and its milling attachmentMT


     Little fellow to the left of "BB King" is "Buttons", the newest apprentice in the shop

Mike, looks like you're gonna make serious sawdust with these 2 monsters from the good ole days!

Nice to see your new companion "Buttons", a real cutie as well my friend!

Hey Mike, time to get your current build finished my good friend, you still got my usual encouragement on that ya know?

Serge

Lets throw some light on the subject.

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Thank you Lillian. I haven't figured out how to edit/enhance my photos.MT

Mike, you are welcome. I have PhotoShop, so its easy for me.Aoibeann38977.8855092593

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Hesh- they are DNA brothers from different litters. De and I have the Mom and Dad. This is the last litter for Mom, Flower, and we went totally nuts and kept all three pups from the July 4th litter. One of the grandkids named him "Buttons" because of the many shapes of spots in his coat. BB King is December 17th,2005. Then I have my Springer Aussie Heeler cross, who is quite tolerant of the ornery little invaders. The Mom and Dad(Gizmo) grew up with him; his name is "Doc" my Dad's nickname for me.Long hair Chihuahuas are much more mellow in most cases than the short coat variety. But, BB is a bit of a "pistol," but is a good dog. These guys were my first experience with little dogs- at least these little guys have as big a loving spirit as the most affectionate Golden Retriever. I would never have believed that until I have now experienced it. MT

Hey Mike,

What make is your old lathe? Looks a little like a South Bend.

I cut my teeth on South Bends, and one huge WWII-surplus monster (don't remember the maker's name), and good ol' Bridgeport mills. Hard to beat the old iron.

Best,

Michael

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Michael, if I can answer for Mike, that's an early 1940's Sears Craftsman made by Atlas tool. Here's mine...

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Mine is Atlas- same exact lathe but for the badge. They are called 618 in the Clausing/Atlas world and 101 in the Craftsman livery. I have modernized mine a bit.I am about to install my power unit. It is a 1.5hp DC, reversible high torque motor. And I have equipped it with a tach that converts RPM to SFM(surface feet per minute). SFM is the mode of measurement used on lathes. I have also adapted the Quick Change Tool Post to hold a tool rest for woodturning lathe chisels. The Atlas original manual devotes about 30+ pages to wood. This model, with Timken tapered roller bearings, holds up to high speeds well. I rebuilt my headstock with new bearings and cups - spindle has .00015 TIR cold. After run-in, I'll just barely tweak the pre-load and should have .001 warm. I have most all of the available accessories for it and a load of spares. My gear train has been upgraded to steel except for two Zamak Cast gears left as intentional weak point. I picked up a fine 1/40th hp motor,high torque also with high/low infinite(10 rpm to 2500rpm) speed variation and reverse. I will be able to use it for power cross feed- that was never available from Atlas.

       With the milling attachment I will be able to make brass wedges for my wood body planes. About the only factory accessory I lack is a tool-post grinder. However, there are much better options now including adapting a Dremel or Foredom. I will also be able to make bridge pins with that setup.

      And, I have the plans for a taper attachment scaled to the 6" swing/18" centers of this lathe.

    Clearly I have too many projects going at once.MT

[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] what year is this? [/QUOTE]
Still 2006, my friend.

Cool saw, Mike!

[QUOTE=Michael McBroom] I cut my teeth on South Bends...[/QUOTE]
Next time, I'd suggest a dental professional.

Cool lathe, Mike!

Yup, i guess the tranlation went too quick through my brains