A new member of my tool family

[mranum]

In normal circumstances this might be considered a gloat, however in this case it is more a case of memory, respect, and tradition. My Dad was a machinist for over 40 years and not long after he retired he picked up this lathe and used for the better part of 18 years before he lost his battle with cancer last summer. Since then his shop has sat idle. About a month ago I noticed some of his tools were beginning to rust and the family decided we should relocate some of his tools. His lathe and machinist tools made their way to my shop and got settled in their new home. Its a Montgomery Wards made by Logan in 1946 and it has most of its original attachments.

Now, to become familiar and adept at using these tools is the challenge at hand. I have done some small things on it but am very much a novice. Been going to go over and turn some pen bushings but never did. No excuses now is there.

 

[hilltopper46]

What a neat legacy! Good luck ( and good memories ) with using your metal lathe.

 

[rherrell]

COOL!

 

[WoodNutOntario]

That is a way cool flat belt lathe you have inherited!

keep her well lubed and keep the nasty wood dust off her and she will service you for many more years faithfully!
Oil and dust do not mix!:biggrin:

Now if only we could all use our machines lick Skiprat does....


Have fun learning the dark side!!
It is a lot of fun and a long and hard road but well worth the trip!

Andrew

 

[jd99]

Thats a nice old lathe, keep the ways and exposed metal oiled and you shouldn't have any issue with rust. I use the silca packets in my tool boxes to fight moisture, everytime I buy something that has one of those little silca packets in it, I put it in a drawer in my tool boxes.


If ya need any help on how to do anything feel free to ask I'm a retired Tool & Die/Mold Maker 20 years in the trade. I started in the trade long before the influx of computer controlled machines, back in the days when we did a lot of hand work scraping and shearing to make stuff the right shape and size.
I also have full metal machining capabilities in my shop also. It comes in handy from time to time. :wink:

I like the old kenedy chest also, I got a couple of those. I see a set of transfer screws in the last picture Your Dad must have done some Die work in is carreer, we use those a lot back in the day.

Have fun.

Danny