Another obligatory New PM-833TV and PM-1340GT Ordered!

I've taken cosmoline off four machines now. It's not all that fun but the machine sure looks good afterward. That lead screw looks excellent!
 
Its funny. At first I was terrified about taking the machine apart, but David Best sent me some easy general instructions.

I am enjoying each part reveal itself, but I wouldn't want to do this 4 times. I should have my mill within 2 weeks, so I know I will have to do this once more, but a mill should be easier.
 
You are killing me with the photos... and forget about looking at Dave's thread when he took his apart and painted it....

Coming out great!!
 
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The Norton gearbox was greased up, so I took it off and cleaned with a variety of brushes and wd40. Got it pretty good. Wish I had a parts washer, but doing this all by hand is giving me an opportunity to introduce myself to the lathe.

not a massive fan of paint overspray on the gears and drive shafts, but I guess it won’t hurt anything. Got the stand bolted together, ready to bolt on the bed.

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Mine was over sprayed too, kinda irritating....
 
I’m reminded of the question:
Trophy, toy or tool?

As much as I like perfection I often settle for perfunction :)
 
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