jimi43
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John asked me in the "Off Topic" forum to post some pictures of my semi-restored old baby which I acquired as an unwanted pile from my neighbours cabinet maker's shop.
I believe she is a T.Taylor of Chester Street, Hulme, Manchester - -lathe...for no other reason that it is embossed on the headstock! :wink:
Above we see the restored lathe....believe me - she was a MESS....but as BugBear correctly states....the stability of the lathe is in the mass...and this has MASS in spades!:
and the neglect was widespread....the screw was a nightmare!
anyway...all the headstock components run remarkably well and true with no play....well none for woodturning anyway:
The motor is obviously not original but IS an ancient " Crompton" Club and weighs an absolute TON!
This is the very first lathe I have owned and I was fascinated by using it.
I know I need guards all over the headstock/beltdrive so did not get too close and I did read a few sensible safety tips BEFORE I cranked her up but I was rather pleased with my first two projects......a club for keeping "'er indoors in check and a handle for - you guessed it....a turning chisel!!
I have HUNDREDS of before and after picts of the entire anatomy so ask away if this interests you and I will post or rephotograph whatever bit you need!
As a newbie here I am very happy with my little project...but fully realise I have a LOT to learn....and probably will make a few mistakes...not too lethal along the way!
Cheers
Jimi
I believe she is a T.Taylor of Chester Street, Hulme, Manchester - -lathe...for no other reason that it is embossed on the headstock! :wink:
Above we see the restored lathe....believe me - she was a MESS....but as BugBear correctly states....the stability of the lathe is in the mass...and this has MASS in spades!:
and the neglect was widespread....the screw was a nightmare!
anyway...all the headstock components run remarkably well and true with no play....well none for woodturning anyway:
The motor is obviously not original but IS an ancient " Crompton" Club and weighs an absolute TON!
This is the very first lathe I have owned and I was fascinated by using it.
I know I need guards all over the headstock/beltdrive so did not get too close and I did read a few sensible safety tips BEFORE I cranked her up but I was rather pleased with my first two projects......a club for keeping "'er indoors in check and a handle for - you guessed it....a turning chisel!!
I have HUNDREDS of before and after picts of the entire anatomy so ask away if this interests you and I will post or rephotograph whatever bit you need!
As a newbie here I am very happy with my little project...but fully realise I have a LOT to learn....and probably will make a few mistakes...not too lethal along the way!
Cheers
Jimi