New Member, old lathe

[guitarman0023]

Hey guys, finally got my account unlocked, wanted to introduce myself. I really wish I had documented more of the lathe rebuild process, but it was several years ago. I picked up this 12x36 #101 28910 in Wheeling, WV, it was in a barn on a very awful homemade stand for 250 bucks. The ways have a little wear in them near the headstock but it has otherwise adjusted up pretty nicely. I've been teaching myself how to use it for a couple years now when I have time to work on it. I'm still learning, and hope to eventually find a benchtop mill to go with it. I really like the idea of having an atlas horizontal mill right next to it, but as a beginner, a vertical mill might be a better choice. Ok, onto the pictures, before and after.

 

[RandyM]

Great job on the resto!

And welcome to HM. We are glad you are here and joining in on the fun.

 

[markba633csi]

interesting color scheme- l think I had a mini-bike that color
Mark

 

[brino]

Nice Job!

Welcome to the site.
-brino

 

[Uglydog]

Welcome!!
Hope to see more of you and your projects, and struggles, and successes.

Daryl
MN

 

[westsailpat]

Nice , like the color . And the bench .