Unloaded a new lathe into the shop this past weekend. Needs a bit of work, but should suit the dedicated tasks it will be performing with a little restoration. shop number 2185, lot number 183. I'm guessing it to be from about 1915-1925, though that is just a guess.
I've already pulled the apron and fixed the cone clutch for the feed.
I am waiting on a new pump for my air compressor so I can sandblast the body of the lathe, then prime and paint. Currently working on disassembling and cleaning all the moving parts in the meantime.
The good:
-Lead screw seems to be just about mint, halfnuts seem to be the same.
-no spindle play, bearings all seem to be alright.
-mostly, if not all complete.
-everything moves more or less freely.
-Gears all look to be in very good shape.
-Drive-all unit added at some point, gives a bit more control if I want it.
The bad:
-The cross feed screw has a bit more play than I want. May end up needing to redo the screw or nuts.
-cone clutch gear in the apron for the power feed is frozen in the disengaged position. Gonna have to tear the apron apart.
-Saddle tool holder slot messed up on one end, although tool holders still clamp down nicely .
-the apron was repaired at some point, brazed right down the center. Ugly, but seems to be well done.
-Ways gouged in several spots, though they are in decent shape with little wear.
-Electric: 110v, rather than 220v, 18g cord, drum switch wired backwords, switches mounted badly and in weird spots.
-Paint is good in spots, but at least 50% of it was done over a thick layer of grease. They also sprayed over things like handles, racks, screw threads, indicator dials, etc.
-missing the lever for half nut engagement. Gonna have to make or buy one somewhere.
-missing locking lever for the tailstock.
The basic plan:
Fix apron issues: fix cone gear clutch, check cross feed screw, replace engagement lever, clean, strip and paint apron. Fix saddle.
Strip paint off the whole thing, redo paint.
Stone ways, add wipers.
Replace any other missing parts, tighten up what I can.
disassemble headstock, replace one oiler, wicks, etc.