ShaggysShack
Plastic
- Joined
- Sep 6, 2017
Hey you guys, new member here, looking to introduce myself and get some input. My name is Shaggy, I'm in my early thirties in Va. my grandfather was a master machinist for the Navy, and upon retiring became a teacher at UNM for machining. He passed when I was 14, so it's not like he passed much down to me other than genetically. Well on to now, just bought my first home and building Shaggys Shack, my workshop. I had a lot of interest in building my own Gingery lathe as metal casting is something I have great interest in, but I didn't want a so-so lathe for a lot of effort. In comes my first machine shop tool, a Seneca Falls Star treadle metal lathe, 10" swing with an unknown length. I picked this up of the grand Craigslist for $200. Let me know if you think I got magic beans or if you feel I got my money's worth. 3 jaw chuck, no tailstock, and like a cutting bit or two. Castings on the legs day 1912. Overall condition looks good, the ways look great and don't look like there's much wear. Treadle parts are mostly gone, and it's been converted to electric at some point. Ultimately, I want to bring this back into service, and that's where I need your help, I know absolutely nothing about old school turning. It's going to need a cone drive and countershaft and motor. From what I've read, turning speeds on the high side are 600rpm, sound about right? Could I get away with a wooden cone drive till I can fashion a metal one? Opinions and suggestions welcome!
Oops, pics as soon as I sign up for a photobucket.
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