Back when there were REAL men

[rwm]

Amazing that existed so long ago. I passed a lathe about that size or a little larger on I77 last week!

 

[Larry$]

Always good to see what the "Good 'ol days" were like.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

No soyboys were allowed to get near this machine, that’s for sure.

 

[Smithdoor]

This is the machine shop of the British RR in Peru. 1800s.
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If look close you see leaver for cross feed and carriage feed.
Just move handle to each.