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  1. wrigh003

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    I don't have any idea what I'm really looking at, but the oil in the sight glass looks good, there's nothing that just LOOKS worn out, and the wiring appears new, which hopefully means somebody's been in there and using it relatively recently. Somebody that has a space for that beast needs to...
  2. wrigh003

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    You need a permit... if anyone's gonna know about it. You are legally allowed to work on your own home, whether you have to have a permit or not is often a locality-based thing, more city or county than state. So unless you just want to get it inspected to make sure you did it right or are...
  3. wrigh003

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    That's amazing. Old school was the best school. I'm sure a lot of those old timers would love (and quickly take to) all the computer driven craziness we have now, but I just love old machines. Elegant in their simplicity, but it took a craftsman to use them well.
  4. wrigh003

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    That handle looks.... comfortable, lol. You gonna chuck it up in there when you get the thing running and make it round? I'm ignorant here what's a hand scraper used for?
  5. wrigh003

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    That is... super bad ass. They do not make things like that any more and you are to be commended for seeing this one, snapping it up, and (evidently) spending the time/effort to get it up and running true again. I'm super stoked on seeing it. Inquiring minds want to know - how'd you get it...
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