Anatol
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2018
- Location
- Los Angeles
Hi all
I'm just saying hi as I've officially joined the 9A brotherhood. After some looking around I recently bought a 9A off CL - turned out to be an estate sale. SN 7595KAR 8. I believe its 1955 (year I was born). Motor at back, flat belt, on original cast iron legs (one cracked and repaired), came with several quite nice chucks, a decent toolpost, a couple of centers and a collet closer and collets, something that looks like a toolpost grinder. Paid $1200.
Seems in pretty good condition, previous owner had obviously not used the gearbox for some time - it was totally seized with crud. He'd also slapped a lot of paint on it, filling oil holes etc The most serious issue so far is a tooth missing from the small gear on the back-gear. I know how this happens and I understand its quite common. Otherwise gears seem almost like new. Theres a few nicks in the ways near the chuck, but nothing egregious. I've got the apron and saddle off (as well as the gearbox) and am in the process of cleaning them up.
I bought the ILION book and a new set of felts, I plan to get it onto cleanish working order and check its specs, before doing any fancy restoration - if I ever do. My plan is to teach myself pre-electronic machining. I've been messing with machines and semi-precision making all my life, and have spent some time in recent years with a 1980s Taiwanese 13" gap bed. So I'm not clueless but certainly regard myself as a beginner. Don't be surprised if I come looking for advice
I'm just saying hi as I've officially joined the 9A brotherhood. After some looking around I recently bought a 9A off CL - turned out to be an estate sale. SN 7595KAR 8. I believe its 1955 (year I was born). Motor at back, flat belt, on original cast iron legs (one cracked and repaired), came with several quite nice chucks, a decent toolpost, a couple of centers and a collet closer and collets, something that looks like a toolpost grinder. Paid $1200.
Seems in pretty good condition, previous owner had obviously not used the gearbox for some time - it was totally seized with crud. He'd also slapped a lot of paint on it, filling oil holes etc The most serious issue so far is a tooth missing from the small gear on the back-gear. I know how this happens and I understand its quite common. Otherwise gears seem almost like new. Theres a few nicks in the ways near the chuck, but nothing egregious. I've got the apron and saddle off (as well as the gearbox) and am in the process of cleaning them up.
I bought the ILION book and a new set of felts, I plan to get it onto cleanish working order and check its specs, before doing any fancy restoration - if I ever do. My plan is to teach myself pre-electronic machining. I've been messing with machines and semi-precision making all my life, and have spent some time in recent years with a 1980s Taiwanese 13" gap bed. So I'm not clueless but certainly regard myself as a beginner. Don't be surprised if I come looking for advice