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@skippyelwell can you post a pic? From my understanding the 10 is pretty much the same as the 11 so tailstock “should” be the same …..?

Ok, so the limit of a 2 ton engine hoist has been reached, surpassed and I can honestly say, I blew the balls out of ‘er!! But got the job done! I need to purchase some new wheels …… This is the sharpener/cutter grinder. Weighs in at over 2000 lb and pretty much did in the engine hoist...

@skippyelwell pm me your email and I will send you a bunch of information and pictures. So the Bull gear, if missing the tooth, will add a “click” sound as the lathe runs. The tooth or teeth missing is indication that someone tried to change gears while the lathe was running or crashed the...

Check here: https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/restoration-repairs-on-a-10-ld-utilathe-standard-modern.1475/ I had a tooth missing also

The blank canvas is ready!!! Future updates to have electrical, radiant floor set up, tool positioning and other stuff! Hopefully moving tools tomorrow! Happy Thanksgiving

@Tom O - I believe you noticed the 1x2 and Blue Loofa upgrades that do allow for double duty as a chip deflector :p

One more drywall mud pass on the ceiling and ready to paint. Insulation held me up a bit longer getting things buttoned up, however, it was free !! Hopefully moving machines Monday/Tuesday!

Those “garbage can lid” style tailstock extensions are amazing - but expensive- one heck if a deal!

@patro : 4 jaw chuck in your lathe and put in a solid (say 2” diameter) piece and a 6” stick out. Set the chuck to have zero run out very close to the chuck. Take light cuts until you are shaving the whole stock. Measure. If you are not cutting a taper _ nice. If you are, you may need to...

@LenVW - yes indeed the original “shop” was a 40x24 grow op so no windows. I will be adding some after things get sorted. @Dan Dubeau - thanks! My sons and I pealed back the original siding and wove in the new siding to try and match. Still need to pressure wash to blend better. @DavidR8...