Not the way I read the situation at all, but whatever.The guy who had it said 1800 lbs. The instructions said 3000 lbs. Probably crate plus accessories. Pretty heavy.
Those straps are going around smooth radius edges on the ways. Right now, I'm not being "that guy". Everybody can't wait to "gotcha' but there wasn't one.
SimpleLooks like the motor might not be original. The motor plate.
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The power switch on the outside of the machine.
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That is a much newer model but very close.See if this manual is close to your lathe:
Is that a 12 inch chuck?
You will love operating that lathe. Get it running, the gearbox whining, and you will zone out everything but the workpiece.
510 max RPM. She is an old beauty for sure.
It is a 12" 3 jaw. I had to go out and check. Lol! It's cold and windy outside!See if this manual is close to your lathe:
Is that a 12 inch chuck?
You will love operating that lathe. Get it running, the gearbox whining, and you will zone out everything but the workpiece.