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| bogstandard:
Eric, Having restored a couple myself, and used the resulting lathes to their full potential, it is a heartwarming feeling to know you have brought a bit of old iron back to life. Most probably to a better condition than when it was new. But the machine destined for restoration must be feasible to do. The expense of bed regrinds and white metal bearing replacement can soon make a restored lathe cost a lot more than a new one. I was lucky with the Atlas because I managed to find a place in the States that supplied good second hand parts very cheaply, and the Myford ML2/3 restoration, I was able to machine broken off cast iron parts in steel and bolt them on, and turn up new bronze head bearings. I think Darren has dropped in lucky here, and got away with very little more than elbow grease, that could have easily turned into a much bigger and more expensive project. Do a little homework first (unless of course it is the bargain of a lifetime) and choose your project well, and you will get all the rewards that come with a good restoration. John |
| Darren:
John's right Eric, I know the original pictures made my lathe look beyond repair due to rust. But what looked like a horrendous amount of rust damage on the lathe was really a little rust in a lot of grease and dirt. My second stroke of luck was the fact that this lathe has seen hardly any use at all, mostly evident in lack of damage or wear to be found anywhere. Like John says, all I've really done is clean it up and lap it in a bit. More luck than skill...more to come soon, a mig followed me home today..... :) |
| Bernd:
--- Quote from: Darren on December 08, 2008, 07:19:36 PM ---More luck than skill...more to come soon, a mig followed me home today..... :) --- End quote --- What? A Russian jet. :jaw: Wow. :D :D :D Bernd P.S. Sorry I couldn't resist that. :hammer: :wack: |
| bogstandard:
Darren, Just a question. You started off by machining up little upstands for glass valves. Over the last couple of months, you have been gathering together copious amounts of engineering machinery. Have you rented out a factory somewhere to set up your own business, or have you caught the model engineering bug, and squeezing it all in a garden shed? John |
| Darren:
Ah yes but Brend, it never overtook me, hows that for driving :D John, just replacing what I once had, but been missing in my life for a while. I've always had the bug to mod.... :headbang: Bit of a squeeze here too....I've got a lot on my plate here, bought a new place 12mths ago and renovating it as I go along, it's a big job. A garage is also on the cards. Nearly got one wall built. Going slow though :( |
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