New Owner Of A Compact 8...I have an odd question!

[The Fishing Hobby]

Blue Ridge (www.blueridgemachinery.com) used to have a fair amount of Emco stuff, not so much now but you might check with them anyhow
mark

I have checked their website...OUCH! LOL
I think I may be pretty good on parts for this thing...so far anyway!

 

[The Fishing Hobby]

The locking mechanism on the base cabinet was unlike any lock I've ever seen. Not sure what a key would look like that would fit it. I spent about 2 hours trying to pick the lock. I am at the point on the lathe overhaul that the bed was removed from the base and I was able to unscrew the locking mechanism from the inside so that is no longer an issue. I will probably just install a latch with a handle or use a magnetic door catch for it. I will need to build some shelves to put in that area because their aren't any in there.

 

[plunger]

The emco 8 can cut many more threads than what is shown in the manual. If you need photos or dimensions of that cotter for the tailstock let me know.

 

[The Fishing Hobby]

The emco 8 can cut many more threads than what is shown in the manual. If you need photos or dimensions of that cotter for the tailstock let me know.
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That would be very helpful, thank you!