Darren McCarley
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Nov 24, 2017
- Location
- DFW
After several months, about 1500 miles, and a few dollars, Wade 8a #407 is finally in my grubby hands. If my hands weren't grubby before, they are now.
#407 looks to have been in the US Navy. Guess that makes it a Squid's lathe.
While not a sailor, I hope to do the lathe proud, none the less.
One can JUST make out the USN stamp next to the serial number.
I was fortunate enough to get an all steel cabinet in the transaction. While both need a ton of work, I'm quite happy to have such an awesome little lathe.
While waiting for it to arrive, I was able to snag a slew of collets. These have a date with a tumbler in their near future.
More parts and pics to come as I attempt to bring this one back.
#407 looks to have been in the US Navy. Guess that makes it a Squid's lathe.
While not a sailor, I hope to do the lathe proud, none the less.
One can JUST make out the USN stamp next to the serial number.
I was fortunate enough to get an all steel cabinet in the transaction. While both need a ton of work, I'm quite happy to have such an awesome little lathe.
While waiting for it to arrive, I was able to snag a slew of collets. These have a date with a tumbler in their near future.
More parts and pics to come as I attempt to bring this one back.