Doug Morgan Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Posted October 7, 2011 Here's pictures of the stand.I wanted to see the reeves drive work after all that I have been through with this lathe. I went ahead and built it knowing I would have to remove it to get the motor belt installed. I still have to drill, mount, paint, align and adjust the motor but I just couldn't wait.
Andy Guss Posted October 10, 2011 Report Posted October 10, 2011 That lathe is looking awesome! You must be getting eager for some turning. Andy
Doug Morgan Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Posted October 10, 2011 Im so excited but I have to be patient. I need to make sure not to overlook something and ruin the lathe. Thanks AndyAndy Guss said:That lathe is looking awesome! You must be getting eager for some turning. Andy
Doug Morgan Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Posted October 18, 2011 Good things come to those that wait. At least that's what I have been told. The weather is turning fast here and if I want to get to the finish line I have get some work done. As you can see I have put the lathe on its stand. The motor is not in place yet but things are moving forward. I have put the lathe on a mobile base to move it in and out of the garage. I have begun to clean out the garage and the table saw. (I needed to use the saw because my table had my lathe on it) I have begun to clean up the garage and get tools back where they belong. One of my experiences is the clean up takes longer than the repairs or at least the equipment I work on. But all is good now. Minor paint touch ups but that was to be expected when you work by yourself. That lathe was heavy lifting it onto the stand and I did it by myself with no help. The only issue I had was one of the mounting bolts to the stand was where I could not get my hand into. I had to ask my wife with smaller hands to start the bolt. Â
Doug Morgan Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Posted October 18, 2011 Now whats left to do:1. Tail stock together2. Tool rest together3. Motor installed 4. Electrical finished5. Bright work (machine tag, decals, etc) This has been a journey that I would not have missed. I learned how this machine works and life has been restored to an 1964 lathe that was in sad condition when it got here.
Dan Wyatt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Posted October 18, 2011 Doug,Man you are holding your quality control to the max...........again .......excellent work. I just wished you could be here this coming weekend for the OWAMMO's Gatherin. ~ Dan
Doug Morgan Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Posted October 18, 2011 Me too Dan. We had a quench out in California and I am on standby to cover that area while they do the repairs. Thanks Dan
Doug Morgan Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Posted October 18, 2011 Well the tool rest and tail stock are together and they work. I cleaned up my garage some today as well. It really needed it. The door knob got back to its old home. Now with the mobile base I have storage under the motor. This really makes me happy. Tomorrow it will be electrical time for the lathe. New cables and switch should just about do it. That and the machine label with small brass rivets that hold it in place, decal on the front.
Doug Morgan Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Posted October 20, 2011 Made the fasteners from carpet tacks (so the box called them). The were barely too small but after cutting them to length and tapping them with a hammer (yes I know I used hammer technology and I was a hammer mechanic but what was I supposed to do?) I made them fit very tight. I got a double pole switch for my motor but I continue to search for a cover from Arrow Hart (the old red switch cover). I know lots of guys have been looking for them, myself included. Â Â
Doug Morgan Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Posted October 21, 2011 I have an operational Lathe. Wow does it feel good. June 12, 2011 I started this project and today October 21, 2011 its operational. Just some bright work to finish it up. Paint touch ups, speed pointer little things like that but it works. And it stood the test of the nickel and passed with flying colors.
John Moody Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 Congratulations Doug. It was fun to follow along and it looks great. Now we just need to see some things turned on that fully restored lathe! John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
Doug Morgan Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Posted October 21, 2011 One of the things I plan to turn are new knobs for the speed controller and the hood on the head stock! Why not make them since I have a lathe eh?John Moody said:Congratulations Doug. It was fun to follow along and it looks great. Now we just need to see some things turned on that fully restored lathe! John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
Doug Morgan Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Posted October 22, 2011 Just so everyone sees the balance of the lathe. I have a nickle test that I did. In it I spun a unbalanced piece of wood, with the lathe up on the mobile base and not sitting on the cement. Now if it passes then, there would be no vibration in the system.
Larry Buskirk Posted October 22, 2011 Report Posted October 22, 2011 Doug, Very nice indeed, now that you've been bitten by the old machine bug, I'm afraid to tell you that you're infected. Don't worry though it's not terminal. At least I hope not!!!  Regards, Larry
tool613 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Posted October 22, 2011 Doug  its sure is great getting the rewards of a rebuild. There is no feeling like it. welcome to I got one under my belt. whats next? a grinder maybe tell me , On the tale stock I see the the live center hangs out a fare distance , I ask b/c on my wadkin the MT fits further in and we don't see much powermatic in Canada. Is that the OEM  tale stock for the 45?  jack English machinesDoug Morgan said: Just so everyone sees the balance of the lathe. I have a nickle test that I did. In it I spun a unbalanced piece of wood, with the lathe up on the mobile base and not sitting on the cement. Now if it passes then, there would be no vibration in the system.
Doug Morgan Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Posted October 22, 2011 Yes thats the original tail stock for a Powermatic model 45 Lathe 1964 vintage. Its the live center that is different. Not sure if that is the original one that came with the lathe.tool613 said: Doug  its sure is great getting the rewards of a rebuild. There is no feeling like it. welcome to I got one under my belt. whats next? a grinder maybe tell me , On the tale stock I see the the live center hangs out a fare distance , I ask b/c on my wadkin the MT fits further in and we don't see much powermatic in Canada. Is that the OEM  tale stock for the 45?  jack English machinesDoug Morgan said:
Doug Morgan Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Posted October 22, 2011 Yes Larry I want to do another one. This one was so much fun and I learned so much about the lathe.Larry Buskirk said: Doug, Very nice indeed, now that you've been bitten by the old machine bug, I'm afraid to tell you that you're infected. Don't worry though it's not terminal. At least I hope not!!!  Regards, Larry
SQ Posted October 22, 2011 Report Posted October 22, 2011 Wow! Â What a beautiful machine. Â Â SQÂ It it can't be fixed with glue and sawdust - it's not worth fixing.
Doug Morgan Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Posted October 22, 2011 Thank you Sue. I am so excited about turning now. This restoration really "turned" out fantastic. DougSQ said:Wow!  What a beautiful machine.   SQ It it can't be fixed with glue and sawdust - it's not worth fixing.
Doug Morgan Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Posted October 29, 2011 I am following up with some questions that drove me crazy. Question was: Is that the original tail stock on my PM 45. Yes its the original. The taper in the tail stock is MT#2. The reason for the question was that the live center was sticking out some. Now I have a new MT#2 in the box that I brought out to test the tail stock. I placed it in and it too stuck out the same distance. The taper does go in a about 2". So I'm not sure where to go with this. I checked the tail stock and it was in good shape (down the center). Nothing was obstructing the MT#2 from seating. I know of a friend that has a PM 45 (1968 year vintage) and I can see how far the MT#2 goes in that one.Â
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