South Bend Lathe Restoration, 15" swing, 6 ft bed.

[kdtop]

Hey all,

I'm in the middle of a lathe restoration. I am documenting this via You Tube videos. Here are the first 3 episodes. More to follow.

Part 1 -- Getting in over my head...

Part 2 -- Moving mishaps ...

Part 3 -- Fun with lead paint...

I'd love feedback.

Thanks
Kevin

 

[kdtop]

Next 2 parts are up:

and

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Kevin T

 

[Dabbler]

nice trip! Great find! That's a lot of equipment for almost nothing. Very well done!

 

[kdtop]

nice trip! Great find! That's a lot of equipment for almost nothing. Very well done!

Thanks! I'm finding that what one pays for the equipment is just the beginning...

 

[Dabbler]

yes. over the many years, I've invested over 5 times more than my machines in tooling and accessories.

 

[kdtop]

I have just posted part 6.

I put a huge amount of effort into this one... Hope you all enjoy it.

Any feedback is always appreciated.

Kevin T

 

[kdtop]

Here is part 7

Here is part 8

Enjoy!

 

[kdtop]

Part 9 is out.
I always love feedback.
Kevin

 

[Janderso]

I subscribed.
Love it.
Which episode has the history of the 30‘s? I started to watch it now I can’t find it.
Thanks

 

[kdtop]

I subscribed.
Love it.
Which episode has the history of the 30‘s? I started to watch it now I can’t find it.
Thanks

That's episode #6. Enjoy!

Kevin