Lathe restoration done.

[Firefyter-emt]

Well I took some time this week to finish off my 10" x 38" Atlas built / Craftsman lathe today. Kinda sad as this lathe was picked up to save it and give her a new home after a nice refurb, but this one turned out to be quite the pretty lady when done.

If anyone is interested in buying this lathe, let me know. It's located in NE-Conn.

Before:
[image]http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/lathe-C1.jpg[/image]

And after a little TLC:
[image]http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/lathe-C30.jpg[/image]

How do you all like that tag? I was not able to save the original printing so I polished it and repainted it with red. I think it really sets the blue off.
[image]http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/lathe-C32.jpg[/image]

For the full write up and refurb photos, check here:
http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/lathe-5.htm

 

[NavyDiver]

WOW! That's an incredible job. Wish I was closer to Conn.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Thanks Eric, I enjoy the refurb as much as using them to be honest. This one is a very nice lathe and would be very easy to have riser blocks made for it. This could be pushed to a 14" lathe very easily with blocks. I really thought about keeping it for myself, but I have the 11" Delta already.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Very fine restore job.

 

[TBone]

Nice job. I like the red label on the blue too. Wish it was in my shop

 

[bnoles]

Whoa Ho, Lee.

That is one beautiful job and I do mean BEAUTIFUL! Some one is going to get a nice lathe.

 

[jeffj13]

Lee,

Outrstanding job. That looks beautiful.

btw, enjoy your Thanksgiving.

jeff

 

[PenWorks]

That is one stylin piece of machinery []
Well done on the restoration.

 

[byounghusband]

WOW Lee, that is a Beaut!! You did a FINE job bringing her back to life. Now you've given me the push to go pick up an old Craftsman 6" jointer from a friend that needs TLC. I need a jointer and it needs a loving home (aka, my shop... [])

 

[Firefyter-emt]

That was fast, finished on the 22nd, posted it for sale and the 23rd and sold, cash in hand on the 24th. Gotta love that! I am sure it could of brought over $150, but to be honest I bought it cheap, kept a MT2 Jacobs chuck and MT2 live center from it and still made a very good profit.

Thanks for all the comments guys, I think should go into OWWM restoration.... Hmmmm []

 

[Ozzy]

That's a great job! It doesn't even look like the same lathe. I am not suprised that it sold so fast.

 

[Ligget]

FANTASTIC refurbishment job, I am amazed at the transformation!![:0][] Well done!

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Thanks guys.. If you really want to see more, go take a peek at the full refurb photos and other refurbs on my website. www.yankeetoys.org/lee/shop.htm []

 

[stevers]

Another super nice job Lee. When are you going to find me a mini and refurb it and give it to me?

 

[txcwboy]

WOW that looks PURDY Lee ! Now if I could just get motivated to reassemble mine ! hehe

Dave