Okay, I don't think I've seen that one. I suppose sometime we should combine our records and make up a photo album and head count of all of the LeBlond mills that we know to have been around in the last decade. I've been collecting images from ebay and threads on here, with some notes on when and where. I'm sure you've been doing that too. We need to find a way to preserve all that info for future generations. As always, it's a matter of finding the time.

Sadly, another year has gone by and I haven't touched my little LeBlond mill. It's safe and well cared for, but I don't have the time right now to finish the last bit of work to get it operational. I wish it was running, because I could use it! It's down a few spots on the priority list of machines to finish.

Contrary to most guys, I'm absolutely swamped with work in my one-man business. With the current economics, I need to stay right on focus turning out work and protecting my money. I've got a nice collection of antique machines, some of which are running and get used. I just can't justify the hours right now to work on the others. But they're safe, and I'll get to them someday. Checking out what others are doing on this forum is a bright spot in my day!

Bruce, We are thinking the same. I've added a Blog on these mills:
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...gcategoryid=37

You can comment and add photos to it (thanks to johnoder for helping me with that). JimB

Now I feel guilty for even thinking of selling mine!, I guess I should find a way to wedge it in the shop. it is well built!

8D, Yes you should. Yours is the only No.4 in the inventory of the world, so far. You should comment to the Blog on your machine. We need th serial number off of the table etc JimB

That's great, Jim! That's exactly what we needed. Thanks for setting it up! I'll start digging through my files of photos and manuals and start adding to it.

I'm not familiar with how these blogs on PM work. Should I add my info via the Comments, under each thread/category? Are you the only one who can add new threads?

I'd suggest adding one more for general overview/history. I could start scanning and adding pages from my catalog and books, as well as some of the general text I've written on other PM threads.

Bruce, That's great. I'll add the overview/history. This is new for me too. You can comment, insert links and images in your comment. Let's see how that works. Jim

Bruce, I changed the Accessories Blog to History, Documentation and Accessories. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blogs/jimb/leblond-mill-history-documentation-accessories-241/
I can modify the title again if needed. The accessories will be mainly shown on paper.
JimB

Thanks! You guys are cooking with gas. Sure hope some more catch on to the usefulness of the Blog section. Mostly we get newbies asking questions and dopes posting ads.

John Oder

Jim B, Thanks for bringing me to my senses here. The serial number of my machine is 15
There is also a 15 stamped on the top inside of the dovetail on the main frame on the left hand side when facing the machine.

Not only the only one left but very close to the first one made I think. Bruce can chime in. I will add that info into the Blog. JimB