Thank you both. While I am not ANY where near the level of a Old Iron Restoration person, I think I understand the passion and pride involved, and am in awe of those that rescuer a machine from the brink of the scrap yard !
I have just now been reading the debates between Old Iron and New China manufacture. Interesting. In my case, I just could not get the funds together for a 3~5K new machine. That motive was my initial reason. After talking with the PO, seeing his bitter sweet feelings about selling his restored machine, it dawned on my that there was more to this Old Iron purchase than I had imagined ! Well, Indeed, there is more.
I have ordered a replacement Head Stock cover stay (pulled of a Logan 200 machine) and new SS leveling feet. Also on the way is a Machinist level. I am under the impression that a VFD cannot be used on a single phase 110V motor and, anyways, the speed change is SO easy, why should I consider this.
I have yet to replace the Apron oil and appreciate the guidance on the refill procedure.
CDBEAM