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My name is Daniel, I am a retired Millwright with "limited" machining experience. I just bought an older lathe I wish to restore to it's original glory. Any help would be appreciated. Happy to have found this site. Cheers..................Chawbeef
Welcome from Lillooet BC. Yes, more lathe info and a boatload of pictures are always welcome around here. We just can't seem to get enough pictures......
What machines do you have, what do you like and dislike about them, any upgrades you're looking at?
Personally, I have a Craftex Mini Mill (CT133)
-- I like that I have access to a mill in general. Dislike that I have to work within the little guy's limits. Hope to upgrade to a bridgport or similar manual mill in the next couple of years.
I also have a Craftex 10X18 lathe (B2227L)
- This machine is actually perfect for what I've been working on. Need to get it a quick change tool post, as it has the lantern style, which is a pain. Wish it had a quick change gear box, as changing out the...