echris 1,425 #1 Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) About 20 years ago or so, I got a 10" F.E. Reed and Company engine lathe from my brother. She's old. Really old. But she's has less wear than many much newer machines I've seen. Look at the condition of the ways, right under the chuck! When I first got her, I didn't not have a chuck key, so I used a good old trusty Swagelok wrench. Kinda of a pain in the butt, so I used my lathe to make a tool for my lathe. Nothing fancy, but I did add a set screw to the shaft. I didn't have the correct one so I cut the head off a 6/32 and file a slot in it. Ground the end of the shank square And epoxied a spare socket onto the end. Love this old girl! NEVER leave your chuck key in your chuck. I know. It's for the paparazzi! I hope you guys enjoy ancient machines as much as I do. They JUST WORK. Edited June 24, 2020 by echris 7 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,623 #3 Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) I know its just for the pictures but the machinist in me cringes at the sight of the chuck wrench left in the chuck.The last time i saw that the apprentice turned on the lathe before I could get to him I could live a life time and be happy without seeing that again. Edited June 24, 2020 by JAinVA 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,193 #4 Posted June 24, 2020 Agreed JA ... this is why they invented spring loaded Jacobs chuck keys. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,113 #5 Posted June 24, 2020 I have been a mentor for the local high school robotics team for the last few years. Seems like I end up warning several students every year about leaving the key in the chuck - multiple times. A couple had to learn the hard way. Fortunately, no injuries. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,300 #6 Posted June 24, 2020 I always hated spring loaded chuck keys, but completely understand the need. Nice machine. I have an old Oliver band saw, but I think I am going to sell it. Need the room in the shop and not a lot of need for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,300 #7 Posted June 24, 2020 If you like old machines they you should check our http://vintagemachinery.org/home.aspx. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,193 #8 Posted June 24, 2020 Cas @formariz knows a lot about vintage tools. Also our sister site MOM has some interesting stuff. https://myoldmachine.com/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,112 #9 Posted June 24, 2020 Awesome piece of machinery! They don’t make ‘em like they used to! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #10 Posted June 24, 2020 Like that old tools. They built rock solid. If i got my Part of Shed in 2 Years, a old Deckel FP2 Milling Machine is still waiting for, to come into my new Workshop than. actually it‘s my Friend‘s Workshop aside, i can use it if i need but it‘s 50 km Far... hope this time goes quick. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #11 Posted June 24, 2020 15 hours ago, JAinVA said: I know its just for the pictures but the machinist in me cringes at the sight of the chuck wrench left in the chuck.The last time i saw that the apprentice turned on the lathe before I could get to him I could live a life time and be happy without seeing that again. I know what you mean. I'm a real stickler about this. This pic may be the only time I've done that and it was removed immediately after! See the board with the lathe tooling behind the lathe, there's an empty hole on the lower left. That's for the chuck key. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #12 Posted June 24, 2020 40 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: Like that old tools. They built rock solid. If i got my Part of Shed in 2 Years, a old Deckel FP2 Milling Machine is still waiting for, to come into my new Workshop than. actually it‘s my Friend‘s Workshop aside, i can use it if i need but it‘s 50 km Far... hope this time goes quick. Those Deckel's mills are beautiful. My neighbor Dave has one he recently restored. A bit older than yours I believe. What a fantastic machine. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #13 Posted June 26, 2020 On 6/24/2020 at 8:29 AM, CCW said: If you like old machines they you should check our http://vintagemachinery.org/home.aspx. I have a 1945-ish Walker Turner 10" cabinet saw I restored about 10 years ago. Those folks over as Vintage Machinery were instrumental at helping me get that old girl back to new.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,300 #14 Posted June 26, 2020 6 hours ago, echris said: I have a 1945-ish Walker Turner 10" cabinet saw I restored about 10 years ago. Those folks over as Vintage Machinery were instrumental at helping me get that old girl back to new.. That is one beautiful table saw. I have to change my shirt I'm drooling so badly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #15 Posted June 28, 2020 Love the lathe! I have a Barnes #4 1/2 lathe that was made at the turn of the century from my research and hope to put it to use some day. Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #16 Posted July 2, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 12:32 PM, RandyLittrell said: Love the lathe! I have a Barnes #4 1/2 lathe that was made at the turn of the century from my research and hope to put it to use some day. Randy PICS, or it never happened! Seriously though, would love to see your lathe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #17 Posted July 2, 2020 36 minutes ago, echris said: PICS, or it never happened! Seriously though, would love to see your lathe. Its buried in the shop, but will try to get one! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #18 Posted July 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: Its buried in the shop, but will try to get one! Randy It's OK, we all have projects we plan on getting too. Just take a few boxes off the top of her and take a few pics, dirt and all. We get it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
