That lathe looks like a sheldon, is it not? I have a 1948 model 10"x44" it looks good I've had mine for about 2 years now,haven't done much with it lately,I need more permanent place to put it,the garage is okay,but the kids we're getting chips in their feet from them getting tracked in the house
Hank
Hi Hank,
Thanks for the note. Its a 1945 Logan 10" that I bought a few months ago on Craigslist. It was a basket case so I got a good deal on it. Luckily except for a couple of very minor parts missing it was complete.
With the aid of Scott Logan and Logan actuator (Still in business!) I was able to get it up and running in short order. What fun! It is the perfect sized little garage machine. Its got a quick change gearbox along with a complete set of change gears so I can cut most any thread including most metric sizes (Close enough to work!). Here is a "After" photo for you. I have since finished the headstock and drive unit. Thats OD Green Molycoat on the bolts and knurled selector knobs!
I repacked the tapered "Sealed" spindle bearings after boiling them out in mineral spirits with a hypodermic needle in my grease gun. The little machine runs like a sewing machine and is too much fun!
Jerry