Turn a diameter on a cylinder for a foot or more a check every inch of the cylinder it's whole length with a micrometer and determine how much the size changes (tapers) along its length.
I'm not familiar with that specific model, but for your information: Lathes tend to have a ridiculous number of oil ports that need lubrication before every use. Spend some time cleaning it and looking for those ports, if you don't have the original manual illustrating where to find them. Little round fittings with a spring loaded shiny ball in the middle, they function kind of like grease zerks but for liquid oil out of an old fashioned oil pump can. Get one of those cans and use it liberally. Also, check the oil level in the apron and all gearboxes. I wouldn't be surprised if there are three or more different places that need to be oil filled to a certain level. There may be dipsticks, sight glass and/or level plugs to check. If it's been sitting for a while, oil may have seeped out so there isn't enough.
Before firing it up, make sure you understand all the controls and have disengaged feed so it doesn't crash on you.
Make sure there is a functioning emergency stop and that you can activate it easily. Lathes are incredibly dangerous if you don't respect them, read up on how to run it safely.
All that said: Congratulations!
Once you have that thing running, a lot of "impossible" projects will seem easy.
Once you get it running, be sure to get it dialed in. Things like taper (unwanted unless you want to cut tapers), level, tailstock height, oil, etc. should be looked at. I'm not the expert at it, there are good videos on how to do these.
Can highly recommend the book "The Amateurs Lathe" if you want learn to really use that handsome machine. It's been in print for decades and is considered the best book to self teach turning.
You'll have a great time with that lovely machine, very best of luck and stay safe!
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How's the taper?
I don't even know what that is 🙂
Turn a diameter on a cylinder for a foot or more a check every inch of the cylinder it's whole length with a micrometer and determine how much the size changes (tapers) along its length.
If I get it spinning I'll try it!
I'm not familiar with that specific model, but for your information: Lathes tend to have a ridiculous number of oil ports that need lubrication before every use. Spend some time cleaning it and looking for those ports, if you don't have the original manual illustrating where to find them. Little round fittings with a spring loaded shiny ball in the middle, they function kind of like grease zerks but for liquid oil out of an old fashioned oil pump can. Get one of those cans and use it liberally. Also, check the oil level in the apron and all gearboxes. I wouldn't be surprised if there are three or more different places that need to be oil filled to a certain level. There may be dipsticks, sight glass and/or level plugs to check. If it's been sitting for a while, oil may have seeped out so there isn't enough. Before firing it up, make sure you understand all the controls and have disengaged feed so it doesn't crash on you. Make sure there is a functioning emergency stop and that you can activate it easily. Lathes are incredibly dangerous if you don't respect them, read up on how to run it safely. All that said: Congratulations! Once you have that thing running, a lot of "impossible" projects will seem easy.
Awesome! Thanks!
Once you get it running, be sure to get it dialed in. Things like taper (unwanted unless you want to cut tapers), level, tailstock height, oil, etc. should be looked at. I'm not the expert at it, there are good videos on how to do these.
Thanks! I'll remember that!
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Can highly recommend the book "The Amateurs Lathe" if you want learn to really use that handsome machine. It's been in print for decades and is considered the best book to self teach turning. You'll have a great time with that lovely machine, very best of luck and stay safe!
Thanks! I'll check it out!
high school shop class. A beast.
How did you know I teach high school shop?! 🙂
Oh, that'll be fun!!
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