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So I recently picked up an old Aussie made Qualos Junior Lathe made in 1949. Picked it up for a bargain price of $300 aud ($200 usd). Gave it a quick paint and made a new bench for it scrubs up well for a 70 year old. And runs better than most of my new gear. I love the old machines I’d love...

I recently purchased a lathe and was wondering if it’s possible to reverse the lathe motor when I need to? I’d like to have it wired to a switch I could go forward and reverse. Motor is old from 1950’s at least but still going strong. AC motor 1/3 HP 240 V 50 Hz 2.3 Amp

G’day everyone I was inspired over the last few years looking at everyone’s grouse workshops and sheds on here. My wife and I bought our first home almost 2 years ago, shortly after moving in my shed looked like this. Now after 2 years of hoarding and moving gear around today (after cleaning...

G’day I’m wondering what this is? All I can see is that’s it’s AEG. What is it? What does it do? I was talking to the old bloke that owns it and he has no idea either. Sorry for the bad photos it’s in a cramped space.

G’day picked these 1960’s vices up the other day, wondering if I should repaint them or leave the patina? Thoughts?