My father-inlaw gave me a couple items this weekend and since I've been wanting to try my hand at turning, I felt it was worth giving it a go. But I am unsure what its capabilities are or even if its worth messing with.
I know the tools need some serious help and I would like to know what ya'll would recommend to help them out (or if you would buy a new set).
I would also like to see what else I would need to begin some small turnings such as bowls and spindles ( no pens yet) You may can tell the size and thread of the chuck, if so would it be possible to buy a new chuck still ?
Here is the unit, but I have placed more pictures in my album here if it would help you to help me. http://ncwoodworker.net/gallery/files/5/5/0/Lathe2.jpg
http://ncwoodworker.net/gallery/files/5/5/0/Lathe5.jpg
The basic specs seem to be 12" max diameter, 5 speed (though the lowest speed seems fast to turn 12" and rough). The bed is 48". It is a Sears made in 1985 model 90188.
I know the tools need some serious help and I would like to know what ya'll would recommend to help them out (or if you would buy a new set).
I would also like to see what else I would need to begin some small turnings such as bowls and spindles ( no pens yet) You may can tell the size and thread of the chuck, if so would it be possible to buy a new chuck still ?
Here is the unit, but I have placed more pictures in my album here if it would help you to help me. http://ncwoodworker.net/gallery/files/5/5/0/Lathe2.jpg
http://ncwoodworker.net/gallery/files/5/5/0/Lathe5.jpg
The basic specs seem to be 12" max diameter, 5 speed (though the lowest speed seems fast to turn 12" and rough). The bed is 48". It is a Sears made in 1985 model 90188.
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