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[rosebud]

Hi from eastern Canada,

Just found your site and signed up, lots of great projects. This year I obtained a 1940's 12x24" Craftsman lathe.... having lots of fun learning a new retirement trade.

regards,

[kbalch]

Hi rosebud,

Welcome!

Congrats on scoring such a neat vintage lathe! What's the first thing you want to make with it?

Ken

[rosebud]

Ken,

Made a small hinge insert for a friend..he was happy with it.
I would like to make a thread protector for the spindle threads...for a second project.

The carriage stop should be within my skill level for another "to do".
The lathe came with a milling attachment, so that opens up a whole new field.

steve

retirement is way too busy...

[DIYer]

Hi steve, welcome to the forums! Yes, with a nice lathe like that, retirement will be a busy time for you.