This lathe was saved from the scrap pile and paid for with other scrap and the anvil I found on Craigslist. I cleaned the parts up and temporarily reassembled it.  I am not sure if I am going to paint it to match my other one or leave it original and sell it to the[...]

This is definitely a project that won’t fit in the shop.  The Buffalo Maritime Museum is making a replica of the War of 1812 sloop USS Trippe and I was asked to help out.   From the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY — NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/t8/trippe-i.htm (Sloop: t. 60; cpl. 35; a. 1 long 32-pdr.)[...]

 While rummaging in my favorite “discarded paradise”, I found this bench vise tucked away in a corner.  I have never seen such a behemoth and thought  it would be cool to own.   After thinking about it for a couple weeks, I decided to see if it was still there. It was and I negotiated[...]

It’s not often you come across a 56″ sawblade…now if I could just find a saw to fit…lol And yes, the stick in front of the blade is a yardstick (36″ or 3 feet)

 I came across this beast of a drill at the flea market and the store owner gave me a price that was reasonable.  I spent some time dismantling and scraping the grease out of the bearings and case. After using too many paper towels and spending too much time, I finally put the main motor[...]

This is just a post that is a compilation of all the Lathe articles… Before – – – – – – – – – – -> After After years of searching for the perfect lathe and experimenting with garage sale finds, I was introduced to a guy that was thinking of selling his.  As soon[...]

After a week sorting out all the new wiring, i finally got to power on the lathe.  The first attempt, the motor sound labored and after a few seconds, I could smell the heat.  I re-verified the wiring and was confused by the new documentation and the hard to read label on the motor.  After calling tech support, I[...]

Sometimes I think I spend too much time on the details.  After a long day at work dealing with impossible people, demands and projects, I find it relaxing to own a project from start to finish with no limits and deadlines. I acquired a Dayton barrel switch from a friend which I planned to install[...]

This was a much needed project to manage the drillbits of various syzes and types.  Most of the materials were found in the shop, the only purchased items were the casters, drawer slides (D&M Plywood) and the really cool Richielieu drawer pulls from D&M.  What better design than a handle full of holes!