Show us your lathe

[matt_i]

A couple of friends.

Monarch CK 14x30


Monarch 10EE


Monarch EC


Mazak 10N


And a project machine having some dimensional inconsistencies...waiting on the new part of the shop to be finished so it can be torn down for a bed grind, turcite, scraping, etc.

Monarch 13" (x 30")

 

[Riggerson]

I like the YAM.

Thanks. I saved it from the scrap yard and spent a fair amount of time tearing it down to clean and refurbish. Thankfully it did not have much wear on the ways and makes good parts with very little taper. The color was picked based on some old machine tools and doing something a little different than the typical machine shop grey.

 

[hoyt]

Here's mine, a 1949 Logan 400 (in the background) I just finished restoring and a 1948 Logan 400 that's up next when some parts arrive. They have a 9" throw and 18" between centers.

 

[Maui]

I got this 16” South Bend Lathe running just last week. It is the largest lathe that I own (and I have many lathes). It is incredibly well built, and runs as smooth as silk. Based on the number stamped on the end between the ways it was manufactured in 1917, which makes it just over 100 years old. I still need to put some feet on it and level it up, make some fine adjustments, etc. but it should be a pleasure to use. And it came with a boatload of tooling too.

 

[ez-duzit]

M--pretty cool.

 

[Maui]

Thanks EZ.

 

[bubinga]

Guess I never posted my wards Logan.
Made Up a power feed from a wiper motor.

 

[sunsation288]

this is my new bench with my KC10x22 (same as grizzly G0602)

 

[larry4406]

this is my new bench with my KC10x22 (same as grizzly G0602)

Nice stand!

 

[danielbuck]

I wish I had a larger one, mine is 7x16. Once I get a larger one I'll probably keep this one. I just don't have room for anything larger, hopefully that will change soon

 

[zmotorsports]

this is my new bench with my KC10x22 (same as grizzly G0602)

That's a very nice and sturdy looking stand/bench.

 

[larry4406]

That's a very nice and sturdy looking stand/bench.

Yes it is.

OP - what’s the source of the cabinet?

 

[cockford ollie]

this is mine

 

[sunsation288]

OP - what’s the source of the cabinet?

Sorry for the late reply , it's a Mastercraft sold by canadian tire

 

[kleinergti1]

Here is a an old South Bend armature Lathe I need to get up and running again from my great Grandfathers shop

 

[larry_g]

this is mine

This thread is mostly for metal lathes but I suppose we can let a wood lathe be shown off.

That said, that is a great piece, did you build it? I assume that it operates.

I do believe that machine deserves a thread of it's own, with a title that will draw in most members. 'One Special Lathe' would be a good title.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[hoyt]

I sold my first Logan 400 and, after I made a carriage lock, got the second Logan 400 up and running.

I purchased the two because they each had different accessories. I now have both a 3- and 4-jaw chuck, a 3AT collet system, a Palmgren milling attachment, a full set of change gears, a QCTP and a full assortment of tooling as well as several tailstock chucks.

All that remains is to get it leveled and finally bolted to the bench.

 

[bubinga]

This thread is mostly for metal lathes but I suppose we can let a wood lathe be shown off.

That said, that is a great piece, did you build it? I assume that it operates.

I do believe that machine deserves a thread of it's own, with a title that will draw in most members. 'One Special Lathe' would be a good title.

lg
no neat sig line

Want to hear more about it too.

 

[katit]

This is mine. Nothing fancy, just HF 9x20.
Added VFD, made some mods to increase rigidity, added plexiglass cover, dialed it in.

Got it cheap with bunch of tools. Bought Glanze turning set and bigger 4 jaw chuck - done.

I get it, it's not old iron. But.. I always think about upgrading but I always ask myself "what do I need that I don't have in this lathe"
The only thing I can't do is brake rotors. Other than that - all my uses is to make certain bushings to press in/out suspension components, occasional bolt mod, washers and such.. I'm into cars and lathe is mostly to support whatever I need while working on cars.

The only thing it really needs - metal table with concrete top.

I would gladly consider something bigger - but it's in my basement. What size lathe I can move into basement via wooden stairs? Certainly not the one which can turn brake rotors

 

[not enoughsmoke]

my first lathe

Second lathe Rockwell delta

3rd lathe Summit

i still have the 1st lath got rid of the 2nd one

 

[cvairwerks]

I would gladly consider something bigger - but it's in my basement. What size lathe I can move into basement via wooden stairs? Certainly not the one which can turn brake rotors

My uncle had a large tool maker's lathe in his basement. It was his personal office lathe when he worked as the head of tool and die for Sta-Rite pumps. He bought it from the company when he retired and a few years later, they were desperate for the capabilities, on a very short notice need and bought it back. Took the machinery moving guys two days to set up and get it out, up the stairs into the kitchen and out thru the living room and down the front steps. If I remember correctly, he had a Monarch 10EE, with every accessory available when the company bought it. Weight on it would have been in excess of 3000#'s.

 

[katit]

My uncle had a large tool maker's lathe in his basement. It was his personal office lathe when he worked as the head of tool and die for Sta-Rite pumps. He bought it from the company when he retired and a few years later, they were desperate for the capabilities, on a very short notice need and bought it back. Took the machinery moving guys two days to set up and get it out, up the stairs into the kitchen and out thru the living room and down the front steps. If I remember correctly, he had a Monarch 10EE, with every accessory available when the company bought it. Weight on it would have been in excess of 3000#'s.

How did he move it to the basement initially? I assume he built a house around that lathe?

 

[bobcatdan]

Back in March I picked up an 11" South Bend for $1000. Overall real good shape and has a brand new 2hp baldor motor on it. Added a quick change tool post and made a new drive belt for it. I have been playing with it a bit, but mainly waiting until winter when I have plenty of free time to really start learning how to really learn how to do stuff on it. Picture from when I first got it. Where I have ot moved to isn't the easiest spot to get a good picture.

 

[cvairwerks]

How did he move it to the basement initially? I assume he built a house around that lathe?

Lol...nope...Grandpa and him disassembled it and moved it in sections thru the back door and kitchen. Access to the back of house wasn't possible when the lathe was removed.

Grandpa was the head of machining and retired as plant manager. Grandpa was employee number 3 and I think Uncle Freddy was #5, both started with the company about the time it moved out of a home garage and into an industrial building back in the late 30's.