Lathe Number One

Finally managed to pay some attention to lathe number one. The rotary switch system is a bit well worn, so will use the Kraus switch on this lathe, which I itned to keep.
I asked the Raglan group at www.yahoogroups.com about the original motor, and was told it should be fine. As it is 0.5hp I will keep this, compared to the 1/2 hp motor on lathe two, which is admittadely newer.

Cleaning up the missing gears looks good apart from the main idler that meshes with the mainshaft - this is good from Lathe number two, as are the tumbler gears.
Additionally, this lathe contains extra gears not included with lathe Two. Next week, I will heave to decide which of the gears to keep, and which to let go with lathe Two.

I also managed to get a selection of 10mm square tools and a little tool holder :-
These were a bargain at £5 plus postage. I will probably let the tool holder go with Lathe Two, but it will neet a bracket making which I probably wont get around to making.
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