Mystery lathe, for real

[philipFROM-PNW]

Our South of the Border Dollars are not worth as much as you folks North of the border, but Our PENNIES still make good Screw Drivers!

philip, from the Great Pacific NorthWET, Oregon Division, USA

 

[skippyelwell]

Couldn't control myself, dismantled everything, threw it in a bucket with some evaporust type solution and 7 hrs later they were clean, a few minutes on the wire wheel and they are ready to work again.
I can see why they are so highly regarded, wonderful design.
The tool that is on it is the retractable threading bit, I don't think that big Allen bolt in the center is original so will have to look around and see if I can find something that looks appropriate.

 

[David]

HOLY CRAP! Those look amazing.

 

[140mower]

Allen bolt in the center is original so will have to look around and see if I can find something that looks appropriate.

I think you just found your first new lathe project....... Be a shame to buy something that you can make that is better......

 

[skippyelwell]

I think you just found your first new lathe project....... Be a shame to buy something that you can make that is better......

Absolutely, a man after my own heart.

 

[Jswain]

I love a good derusting, you probably got your money's worth just in the last post...