Narrated: 1940s Metal Lathe [Restoration]

Let's see Eric do the Bridgeport! That would be a great series.

This proves you are ready for a large industrial machine resto. I'm sure a lot of people would love to see you tackle a Bridgeport or the metal planer you've been looking for. I for one, would like to see a multi part series of you restoring a large "heirloom" lathe, like a 10EE or a Hardinge. You should ask for donations (for parts and other necessities) and make a poll on whether to restore the original drive system or replace with a modern one.

It's the greatest of all time.

Hand Tool Rescue

Ooh, that socket wrench punch trick at 12:53 is ace! Def gotta remember that one. And I am glad I am not alone in enjoying the immensely satisfying sound of sheet aluminum!

Jeremy Abel

Thanks! Yes, I would love to do a big lathe one day. Do it properly with all the surface grinding you can imagine.

Hand Tool Rescue

Haha, well thank you. I should do a full-length intro just to drive people crazy, maybe even a 10hr one.

Hand Tool Rescue

Well done! I'm looking forward to a big lathe, like a Rivett... Enormous model. I've seen some other guys do them online. It takes guts, knowledge and a good chunk of money to do them right. You always make me chuckle, thanks again!

David Campbell

Cool project! Have I mentioned the intro is awesome? Cus it is, and its like the highlight of my day when a new vid pops up. You could make it run the whole length of the song and I'd enjoy every second. Yes I am that easily amused.... Also, I am completely sold on the narrated vids, not entirely sure I could go back to the non narrated. Zinc alloys all suck, they are all brittle and I'm not a fan of any of them, not just because I cant weld them.... Ok... Maybe mostly because I cant weld them... I've done a few repairs with some of the zinc solder rods (Aladdin was the main one i've used) and I kinda hate every second of it... but they do work. Well Played and keep up the good work!

Clifton Ballad

As much as I want it, I know the shipping cost would kill me!

Hand Tool Rescue

What I take from your story is that HTR is a hero for rescuing this lathe. And I concur.

dreamer

I'm curious why you did this project? You were full of contempt for the lathe, and made that abundantly clear. It wasn't clear if this was a bad or mutiinously maintained tool compared to the others Sears Craftsman made (or comissioned?). I had an uncle who in 1948 would have been the kind of guy who bought this. That's after several years in the Pacific Fleet where he was awarded medals for heorism as a radioman by staying on not one, but two destroyers which were sunk, long enough to ensure Allied help rescued his crew. Between 1945 and 48 he had started school as an Electrical Engineer on the GI bill. Money was scarce. Honor was high. These guys weren't stupid consumers, or bad engineers, they were generous, incredibly hard working men. Today there is an abundance of employment, wealth, and material goods which no one could dream of in 1948.

Marc McKenzie

Erik, there's a 1910's Prentice Brother's lathe for sale in Duluth MN right now for $500. Looks like it may be missing some pieces, but you may be able to find them online or have them made. Don't know much about these and it would definitely be a project. I was thinking about picking it up myself but the worn ways spooked me. I can send you a link if you're interested

I'm new here and dumb.... patience.....

Christoph Jones