What am I supposed to do with this...

[Gotcha6]

It always gives me a bit of emotional connection to do something like that. Also, I tend to enjoy it more when I use it.

 

[Chris C]

 

[Gotcha6]

It's always amazing to me to see how well designed these old machines are that they withstand the ravages of time and use. I doubt you would see very little difference in a new machine bought today along those lines. Of course, getting into CNC is another breed of cat, but even that is simply a souped up version of what you see here.
I once read a story about American POWs in Japan that made a hand held fully working miniature metal lathe while in camp. That required some dedication and patience given the limited resources they would have had.

 

[Chris C]

If nothing else it's given me an appreciation for my set of drift pins that I've had a long time and seldom used...

 

[Chris C]

Man is it hot out here in the garage today...

 

[Skymaster]

memories of Bend,warner swasey,brown and sharpe, henry,

 

[Chris C]

Finished... Now just have to start on the cabinet.

 

[Michael Mathews]

great job! Enjoy!

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

Quite a difference from what you brought home on the trailer. Nice work. I've enjoyed seeing the process and pics.

 

[Jeff]

Wow, that thing is a beast! Nice job restoring it.

What will you use it for?

 

[Chris C]

Ferrules... Plane parts.. Screws, etc. Who knows what else. At this point it's just something to play with.

My oldest son collects.. of all things...Ping golf putters. He has expressed a desire to make his own so I'm thinking a mill is in our future. With both those machines he'll be in business. I told him he could have a corner in the shop.

Wow, that thing is a beast! Nice job restoring it.

What will you use it for?