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LuiTutin's Heavy 10"
Born on Date 4/1/1965. Work in progress. Hope the pics come through. (Thanks again "OldMachinist" for the tip on the oiler tube)

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Anyone else out there have a METRIC 10K?

My 1980's vintage METRIC South Bend 10K. After these photos of how I received it I have fully disassembled it, cleaned, and replaced all of the wicks. I'm in the process of alignment and adjustment.


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What a fantastic restorations! You all should be very proud of your work.
 
Well, I'll tell you guys something. I don't really have use for those machines in my shop, but I'd be proud to own one. Some of those are simply too pretty to use. Like just off the showroom floor. I can tell a lot of love and many, many hours of labor have been invested in them. They have the proper aesthetic appeal, and an aura of old age Industrialism about them that just isn't anywhere else. If my office was big enough, and when I do finally get to fully retire, maybe I'll hunt one down just for something to do and have one sitting by the desk.
 
Well, I'll tell you guys something. I don't really have use for those machines in my shop, but I'd be proud to own one. Some of those are simply too pretty to use. Like just off the showroom floor. I can tell a lot of love and many, many hours of labor have been invested in them. They have the proper aesthetic appeal, and an aura of old age Industrialism about them that just isn't anywhere else. If my office was big enough, and when I do finally get to fully retire, maybe I'll hunt one down just for something to do and have one sitting by the desk.



I use my many hours each week
 
My 1965 Heavy 10. Acquired August 2012, Finished total restore in January 2013. I've been using and learning on it a bit - lots of fun!

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