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  1. #1
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    What to do with this old Lathe

    Hi Everyone

    This week I was cleaning out my spare shed and came across an old Lathe I was given. Since getting this one I have bought two modern Lathes so I have no use for this one and it is older than the hills. So before I contact the local scrap yard I was wondering if any suggestions what I could make out of it???. Its been undercover for last 10 years, the base is still level and free on any major rust.

    Paul

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  2. #2
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    Local scrap yard? Don't do it! This is a piece of machining history!

  3. #3
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    Does that have 'CNC' embedded on it?
    Al
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

  4. #4
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    Hi
    Not CNC but CMC . Maybe its trying to tell me something

    I tried giving it to local museum but they dont want it :X


    Paul

  5. #5
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    Paul:

    Take a look on the Practical Machinist forum to see if there is anyone in your area who would like to have it. There are a lot of people there who are interested in old machinery. If you were in the states, I'd be interested, but Australia is a long wet drive for me!

    http://www.practicalmachinist.com
    Patrick;
    The Sober Pollock

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