Hey guys, I just picked up my first big boy lathe, a Hendey ECM 12x5. She appears to be in great shape with minimal wear, but the headstock is very tight, I'm sure due to the adjusters being cranked down. I will start the tear down soon. Serial #26588 if Hendeyman is looking. The p/o said he purchased this lathe from a shop his uncle worked for where it was used for many years.
She came with this box, which the p/o told me was a rare find.
He also did a very nice job with paint and to add contrast with nicely turned brass spheres to replace the factory oil point screws. Still have to order a VFD to get it powered up, but I think the spindle is the first thing to tackle. I was looking at an 11" Precision Mathews before I found this American classic. Should be worth the extra time in the end. This is an amazing machine that I am proud to have in my home shop. P
She came with this box, which the p/o told me was a rare find.
He also did a very nice job with paint and to add contrast with nicely turned brass spheres to replace the factory oil point screws. Still have to order a VFD to get it powered up, but I think the spindle is the first thing to tackle. I was looking at an 11" Precision Mathews before I found this American classic. Should be worth the extra time in the end. This is an amazing machine that I am proud to have in my home shop. P
