Craigslist desk
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Steevo
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Very nice!
I wonder what the average lifespan is for these heavy duty steel desks?
I'd bet some of them will still be in use 100 years after they were manufactured.
I wonder what the average lifespan is for these heavy duty steel desks?
I'd bet some of them will still be in use 100 years after they were manufactured.
Postsedan
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Awesome find 
I want it 
Dan
I want it Dan
zcinpa
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i had a ton of these at work when we closed the warehouse, my office had a really huge black one with a matching side table.. I wish I had room for one at home. I think they're killer when repainted and cleaned up.
I have an old (1950s) 6" Craftsman lathe I was thinking of mounting on it.
Other than flying chips are there any negatives with mounting a lathe at desk height?
Lathe is same as in pic. I picked it up couple years ago in Northern Wisconsin. Apparently the original owner bought every attachment offered when it was new. Even came with a vertical milling attachment. The seller bought it from his buddies estate and never used it. If it has 3 hours of total use I would be surprised.
Other than flying chips are there any negatives with mounting a lathe at desk height?
Lathe is same as in pic. I picked it up couple years ago in Northern Wisconsin. Apparently the original owner bought every attachment offered when it was new. Even came with a vertical milling attachment. The seller bought it from his buddies estate and never used it. If it has 3 hours of total use I would be surprised.
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mrbreezeet1
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Should make a good stand for the 6"lathe.
Sort of low to stand at I think, but good for being seated at it.
Sort of low to stand at I think, but good for being seated at it.
JC23
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There's a kool thread on those somewhere on this board.
5lima30
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You may want to consider putting a sheet of 1/4'' smooth masonite on the top to protect it while using your lathe.
bgott
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Flying, hot chips in your lap. And not being able to step out of the way of the long stringy chips. Other than that, I can't think of any.
gatewaysysop
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Awesome desk, love these old things. I have one myself and they are amazingly overbuilt but the coolest desk you can ever own. Great score, I'm sure it'll serve you well.
In case you need keys, I believe there's a guy eBay that can make them if you give him the #s on the lock. My dad got keys for his All Steel Equip. branded credenza that way, I can ask him who it was if he still has the info.
In case you need keys, I believe there's a guy eBay that can make them if you give him the #s on the lock. My dad got keys for his All Steel Equip. branded credenza that way, I can ask him who it was if he still has the info.