Have been running a little 4- 1/2" South Bend lathe for the last year or so and really enjoyed it. Got the urge for something a little bit more capable .
The primary use I have for a lathe is building a 70's race replica motorcycle, will try and include a picture.
Because of my shed being in the back garden and difficult to transport the old lathe I had to dismantle it and take it in piece by piece. Not a bad thing really as it gave me the opportunity to get to know the new/old lathe.
Because of the disassembly I'm doing a bit of a rebuild. Sandblasted the cabinet, bed, and drive end cover, cleaning and repainting and replacing worn parts on reassembly. Installing a VFD drive and using the original 3hp drive motor. Was also able to get a Matrix clutch assembly for the lathe C/W all the control mechanism so taking the drive brake off and installing the clutch in its place on reassembly.
This form is new to me and a real asset for me as I'm no machinist but like equipment and enjoy the learning process. Will post updates as I go along.
All advise , comments, and suggestions welcomed.
The primary use I have for a lathe is building a 70's race replica motorcycle, will try and include a picture.
Because of my shed being in the back garden and difficult to transport the old lathe I had to dismantle it and take it in piece by piece. Not a bad thing really as it gave me the opportunity to get to know the new/old lathe.
Because of the disassembly I'm doing a bit of a rebuild. Sandblasted the cabinet, bed, and drive end cover, cleaning and repainting and replacing worn parts on reassembly. Installing a VFD drive and using the original 3hp drive motor. Was also able to get a Matrix clutch assembly for the lathe C/W all the control mechanism so taking the drive brake off and installing the clutch in its place on reassembly.
This form is new to me and a real asset for me as I'm no machinist but like equipment and enjoy the learning process. Will post updates as I go along.
All advise , comments, and suggestions welcomed.