In my last post about the Oliver 159 lathe I put some pictures of it with some pinstripes and chrome. My wife looked at the pictures and said "Hunny the lathe looks better than your pictures, I think you should take some better ones." Since I learned long ago not to argue with her since she is usually right, I thought I'd post some better pics plus an update of todays accomplishments.
This morning I took off the last of the masking tape and started permanently attaching the parts and pieces. Creeker and friend Larry Merlau stopped by to see what I've been up to and commented about how I'd really fell off the deep end......I told him I'd really like to take a chrome ratchet handle and use it for the variable speed indicator. He walked over to my 15" Delta planer and removed the chrome handle and it was a perfect fit. I guess I better get another replacement ordered.
I also painted the re-furbished motor in chrome and added some pinstripes to the tool rests. Also I had to customize the pulley guard with some chrome lettering. All that is left that I want to do is get the switches fixed to a permanent control box mounted behind the motor and when that is done it will be my final update and time to use this puppy! My son Steve Jr. will be in charge of wiring up the switches and control box but with him working 50 + hours each week I am at his mercy about getting that part finished.
I had a lot of fun with this restoration, it was quick, easy and very rewarding. I also felt like you all from Sawmill Creek were right there with me...sounds funny but I thought of each of your comments about my previous posts. I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did.
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Heck, had I known how close that Olly Green was to Packer Green, I'd have exnayed the poll to begin with! (Now you just need to sneak in some Packer Yellow stripes or sumfin'!!! 
) Nice job!
