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    First Lathe, any tips on getting it up and running?(picture heavy)

    Any other sage wisdom on getting a new (to me) machine space ready? Or any thoughts on sourcing toolholders, just need something cheap to start or if there's a used market for them some place? Also any tips on leveling a bench mounted lathe or should I make the lathe it's own custom frame/stand?
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    First Lathe, any tips on getting it up and running?(picture heavy)

    Ok great tip on shear pins I was not aware that was a thing. I did notice a brass key on the lead screw (I think) side of the broken gear, part of it may have been bent I'll start there. Great forum guys thanks for the help.
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    First Lathe, any tips on getting it up and running?(picture heavy)

    Perfect based on Peter's suggestions above I looked closer at the apron today and discovered a broken "transfer gear" not sure what you call the gear that engages power feed on the cross slide. So I'll have to figure out why that broke and if I can replace it.
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    First Lathe, any tips on getting it up and running?(picture heavy)

    Yep this is the one for $250 ! i couldn't believe it. thanks John I'll be sure to look at those points. on bearings do people normally upgrade these older models with new bearings or is that only if they are really bad?
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    First Lathe, any tips on getting it up and running?(picture heavy)

    Thanks Peter I'll check them out.
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    First Lathe, any tips on getting it up and running?(picture heavy)

    So after many years of wanting a metal lathe I was finally able to get one. An old Logan Model 210 lathe came up on Kijiji that was cheap so I jumped at the chance to get it. What I would love input on is tips on how to best clean and prep the unit and works-pace for use. What sort of things...
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