Micke's Vintage Munktell Lathe

Same here, it is time to get her running. The heavy bed with mounted apron will be put on the lathe stands tonight when I get assistance.
 
Bed in place and cleaning process started. I'm using WD40 and it seems to work fine. The lathe is covered with a thick layer of greasy soot on all horizontal surfaces. The same type of dirt that remains and can be seen on the bottom of the left stand. I wonder how the workers lungs looks, if any of them is alive. The shop was not used during the last 2 decades if I remember correct.

Upcoming work, except for a lot more cleaning, is leveling the bed and then proceed with headstock and tailstock installation.

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The old girl looks pretty good with just the wipe down. The lead screw seems to be in nice condition. Mike
 
I have a good machinist spirit level (borrowed) to level the lathe now. I've also bought a vintage machinist spirit level for 40 dollars to the vintage machinery collection and will check if it it works okay.

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Everything in place now and the lathe is ready for use after some more cleaning and installing a 4 hp 3-phase motor and VFD.


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Removal of spindle and drive assembly in order to install a closed flat belt. This also gives the possibility to clean up the internals and install drip-oilers.

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The re-organizing of the garage is ongoing to get more space. Earlier it has not even been room for four persons to be there at the same time :apologize: There is still a lot of (pleasant) work to do. Install 3.phase outlets, more lights, fine positioning of machines, more cleaning and throwing scrap and so forth. But it already begins to feel as a home :D

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Starting to look pretty well sorted out. Everything close to hand. You should have no trouble getting a lot accomplished in there, and have a great time doing it. Do you have tunes, and alcohol? The latter perhaps for after work. Nice job. Mike
 
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