gtfour77
03-02-2010, 11:56 AM
So I found one of these and could not resist...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4397768421_84af885f25_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4397768193_334656a7f3_o.jpg
It's not pretty by any means. Heck it was made in 1890 if i am not mistaken but it sure works really well. The headstock is in A+ shape with minimal wear and great accuracy. It sure is helpful with my current suspension build.
It's an "old american iron" lathe made by Barnes. (about 5 feet long and 350lbs) (Barnes #5 - 10 inch swing) Just thought I'd share. If anyone needs anything machined let me know.... The first picture shows a front control arm bracket from the celi being machined to fit a spherical bearing. Even with it's odd shape the lathe handled it really well.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4397768421_84af885f25_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4397768193_334656a7f3_o.jpg
It's not pretty by any means. Heck it was made in 1890 if i am not mistaken but it sure works really well. The headstock is in A+ shape with minimal wear and great accuracy. It sure is helpful with my current suspension build.
It's an "old american iron" lathe made by Barnes. (about 5 feet long and 350lbs) (Barnes #5 - 10 inch swing) Just thought I'd share. If anyone needs anything machined let me know.... The first picture shows a front control arm bracket from the celi being machined to fit a spherical bearing. Even with it's odd shape the lathe handled it really well.