Retired from the electronic, computer industry . 40 years too many. Coffee and wood glue are the staples of the day. Started turning in high school, but got serious about 6 years ago.
Picked up antique wood lathe circa 1890 by American Tool company. Belt driven, wood frame. The legs are 8x8 oak and the bed is 3x10 hard maple. can turn 26 inches inboard, 60 inches between centers. Head stock brown& sharp #3 taper. 1 7/8 6tpi. Machine shop made adapter to 1 1/4 8tpi..fun to turn BIG stuff Weighs in at 900 pounds
Picked up antique wood lathe circa 1890 by American Tool company. Belt driven, wood frame. The legs are 8x8 oak and the bed is 3x10 hard maple. can turn 26 inches inboard, 60 inches between centers. Head stock brown& sharp #3 taper. 1 7/8 6tpi. Machine shop made adapter to 1 1/4 8tpi..fun to turn BIG stuff Weighs in at 900 pounds