Lathe Gloat

[Jeremy Pyatskowit]

Since none of the other "big" lathes are in my budget, I settled for this beast. It's a highly modified Yates American T12. I can get my big bowl turning fix with the 30" outboard capacity. It's powered by a 2hp DC motor controlled by a Leeson Speedmaster. I have to wire it up tomorrow and it'll be running. This will be a big upgrade over the delta 46-460. Also got a duplicator and a bunch of other stuff with it. Can't wait to try it out.
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[Brian Kent]

Nice beast! Looking forward to your experiences with this. Pretty heavy?

[Mike Stephens]

Congratulations. Looks like a great old pice of iron.

Be be safe and enjoy.

[charlie knighton]

congratulations, they all go round

[Roger Chandler]

Congrats Jeremy..........nice old iron! That should allow you to do lots of things!

[Richard Coers]

Do you have to reach over them lathe to adjust speed and shut it off? First thing I would do is put on a remote switch. Adjusting for that 30" bowl by reaching over the machine sure wouldn't be much fun!

[Kyle VanMeter]

I am a little perplexed by your photo. What is the second motor below the headstock for?

[Thomas Bennett]

Looks like the original motor is gone and you are belted down to the 2 HP Leeson. I like the outboard rig. You have a very nice lathe! Congratulations.

[Jeremy Pyatskowit]

The speed controls swivel back and forth depending on if you're working over the bed or outboard.