11:26 “I’m like a lot of you, I’ve got so many interests and so many hobbies, it’s hard to keep them all straight. But I have the philosophy that the more I know how to do, the richer my life is going to be.” Nicely put Jim. I’ve been trying to put this into words for years. At least I can understand it better now, if not my wife!
I would not re-attach the motor to the lathe, I would build a free standing frame for the motor and pully's. Knowledge is the great gift we can give to ourselves. It enriches our lives in so many ways allowing use to grow into better people.
Good morning, Jim I have a 1923 South Bend lathe, that looks very similar to your FE Reed lathe. It was my grandfather's. I completely rebuilt it 7 years ago. Runs great. I learned how to run the lathe when I was a teenager, but never got to learn the intracacies. I have binge watched Mr. Pete, Abom79, and Keith Rucker videos in order to learn what tools I need and how to use them. The set-up is 99% of the process. I took have many interests. I'm restoringy 1970 Mercury Cyclone and need to make parts. While not totally confident that I can do it, I do think that I have the ability to do it😉. I have repaired many pieces of equipment so far and am currently making a steady rest. I really enjoy it. Just take your time, don't rush, and maintain safety, especially eye protection. Glad to see you back 👍
Yes, eye protection is very important on any lathe or milling machine. And gloves should definitely be considered a no no when the machine is running. But you can wear them for cleanup with the machines unpluged.
Hi again Jim, I knew you were out of town but very glad your back! And your humor still remains regards to wiring just don't start cuttin and hackin do it professionally; snip snip!! I'm sure you will label the insides. Beware new viewers probably missed that. I looking forward to this new series! As always God bless and take care you and your family from all thexway from California.
You almost had me when you talked about taking things apart slowly and carefully. I almost thought I tuned into the wrong channel. Good to have you back Jim!
@@TheTradesmanChannel much better now that I’m not working 80 hr weeks. The last 6 months have been busy. Only spent 4 weekends in VT in the last 6 months. Now I’m getting back to building. Gonna finally start my first timber frame project in the next several weeks!
I have a 1926 rockford 14.5 inch lathe that I fixed up about a year and a half ago. You'll love that thing when you get it running:) The guy that sold it to me used it as a manual lathe for the entire time he owned it. I didn't know it at the time but the lead screw was bent along with the Trans shifter fork being so worn it wouldn't stay in the lowest gear set. After straightening the lead screw and remachining a shifter fork along with other odds and ends repairs I brought it back to being a fully functional metal lathe, hell I've even made a little money with it machining parts for my local metal supplier. I love old American machine tools.
I must have missed your mention of getting the metal lathe. I've always been interested in machinery of that time so I will be watching for more videos. good choice Jim.
@@TheTradesmanChannel I am doing well. Thanks for the well wish. Am keeping bees now along with doing wood turning. I'll be making Christmas ornaments this year.
Thanks for coming back on! Your timber framing videos got me started on that passion, and I'm grateful for that. I appreciate your love of old things. I started collecting vintage woodworking equipment years ago and I'm looking forward to retirement so I can begin the restorations!
I had to stop at the 8min mark! HOW IN THE HELL DID YOUR FLOOR GET CLEAN??? It looks as if you could actually walk through the shop without detours.......amazing.
Check on Keith Rucker’s TH-cam and web site vintage machinery. He has lots of old manuals on old machines. Those are different types of ways on the slides. Hope you can get them flat and parallel. Keep plugging away.
Great to see you back again Jim, all three of your videos arrived this morning. I’m getting excited to see how this is going to turn out. Looking forward to seeing you rebuild this lovely machine.. all the very best. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
Among my talents is lathes. Mostly CNC but my first shop had government contracts in the '40's so some lathes said US Navy on them and had the old babbet bearings. The first one I used was from that era but wouldn't hold tolerances so was used for center holes only. That's the disadvantage. They can be reworked.
About time Jim. I'd about given up on you. I took machine shop classes in high school, but haven't touched a lathe since. Interested in seeing the restoration and the learning process.
Morning Jim, nice to see you! I know what you mean about work and YT, I'm working a job right now that I have signed an NDA so I can't film anything or really even talk about what I'm doing sucks for content but it sure puts food on the table. That is one nice old lathe, I look forward to seeing you put it together. Cheers from Tokyo! Stu
Welcome back matey! Seems like every time I start to feel like I should be concerned you haven't fallen under a bus or something as you have no recent posts, you pop up good as new! ;o) Well it would be a nice project to cut a cube on the old girl! Be a good test of how she runs and how square everything is! And you got a Feed Screw (bet the wifey is happy knowing that one) ...... but that means you can cut olde timey Whitworth Threads! That could be worth money! It is surprising how little there is to a Belt Lathe (once you can make belts). ........ But there is a magic in the sound of those flat belts whipping round. You will need to grind some tooling to get your bevels though .... if your tool stock can swivel it will make things easier too! I predict hours of fun in front of you playing ..... erm I mean Cleaning, repairing and woring with her! ;o) Definitely a great acquisition!
Glad to see you back in the shop , how is the leg doing looked like you still limp a bit on it and I know what it's like being away from home for long periods of time . And I agree with another commenter on checking out vintage machinery's TH-cam videos with Kieth Rucker and there is a web page for them also .
Three months away... gotta be way behind! Being able to do things ourselves is good motivation; knowing how to do them to be able to help others as well is a gift. We don't talk much about that side of the equation, but it is truly a rich part of the whole experience. Love the lathe!
Awesome video. I have one of the same vintage. Late 1800's I think and it was made in Chickapee Mass. I've never gotten around to tear into it yet, and I may even sell it but it is similar to yours and also had a makeshift motor mount. Its complete and seems to operate smooth like yours does. I hated the out of town jobs too. But ya gotta go where the work is.
Good morning Jim. Good to see you again. Looks like a great metal lathe to learn on. Stout and well featured, but not too complicated. Just have to make sure the motor used is up to the torque task more so than the RPMs I would think. I can't imagine high RPMs would be a major factor in an old overhead, central shaft, drop belt machine, or really high torque, for that matter, but direct drive with rubber belts rather than leather, (which could be wet to tighten the belt over night) may make a little difference in belt/pulley drag coefficient. Just something to think about, maybe? I can hardly wait to learn some things about metal lathe work right along side you. I have had a wood lathe for a few years now and would like to compare and contrast the similarities and differences. I know there will be many, many differences. So glad to see you get some time home. I know it is nice to be home with the family, so make sure they get their time too, brother. (Like I even need to say that to you) [that is more of a reminder for the other guys and gals out there who spend so much time away from home due to work.) Home projects can seem so important when we have been away a while, but family is more important still. Anyway, great to see you back, and I'll be looking forward to your content as family time and the job allows.
Really glad to see you again, Jim! Can hardly wait to see how this old lathe will serve you. Wish you had better lighting. Can hardly make out what you’re doing.
Awesome content Jim!!! Man that thing is cherry for as old as it is from what I can tell superficially with out indicating the ways. Looks like a major score bud
Glad your back Jim! Looking forward to learning about a metal lathe, I use a wood lathe but know nothing about that kind of lathe, anyway looking forward to more videos! Have a good one my friend!
Good morning Jim. Was wondering if you were okay, nice to see you up and working. Hope the family is doing well. Summer vacation just around the corner.
I just acquired a W.A. James lathe with an 18 inch four jaw and a 14 foot bed...Belt drive but I don't have the top spool...Thank you for posting this as it may give information for my project...b
Darn good to see ya Jim! Looks like a fun and educational project ahead. I believe the basic functions of the lathe are intuitive, but like most crafts, there is an art to it. Enjoy!
Just so you know that entire motor mount is NOT original to the machine but is a home made mod to enable the machine to be used without a line shaft. the pulley drum is probably original to the line shaft that was used to power the machine . There is also a factory made mod for these type of machines look up Reeves drives.
there is a Co. that makes lead free babbit, dont know who it is, but old [ real old] wheel weights work too. you can buy 8 point sockets. When you go to weld or braze the leg, "V" it out good [ 2.5 times as wide as deep] and get it hot, the hotter the better , the whole thing before you start to weld
Great to see you back Jim! Call me crazy, but, I think it would be cool to have the drive belt connected to externally mounted motor & pulley like the old days. Perhaps build a bracket on a post or beam to house the drive unit. Of course this would make it fixed, but in reality, how often does something like this ‘ol iron get moved anyway? My vision is based on seeing old ceiling fans run by modern motors with the old pulleys in cool retro coffee shops or bars. Keep up the great work!
I've restored my share of old machinery in the past few years got a 1890s pratt&whitney and early 1900s model a monarch lathe if you need any part's give me a holler....
I have worked construction for 40 years and have averaged 6 months a year out of town. The last 2 months have been 7 days a week, so I know exactly what are talking about. Some say we are overpaid but they do not see the family costs we pay.
Maybe check out Frank Howarth and Blackbeard Projects. Frank is approaching old ass like me and Blackbeard restores vintage equipment out of necessity.
11:26 “I’m like a lot of you, I’ve got so many interests and so many hobbies, it’s hard to keep them all straight. But I have the philosophy that the more I know how to do, the richer my life is going to be.”
Nicely put Jim. I’ve been trying to put this into words for years. At least I can understand it better now, if not my wife!
A person just plain can't learn enough
@@TheTradesmanChannel Always learning helps stave off Alzheimer's a bit too, if one is predisposed.
Well stated. The only problem with having so many things to do is not having the time to do all those fun things.
I would not re-attach the motor to the lathe, I would build a free standing frame for the motor and pully's. Knowledge is the great gift we can give to ourselves. It enriches our lives in so many ways allowing use to grow into better people.
That suggestion is getting popular, I may have to seriously consider it. I agree with you on the knowledge.
the bear woke up from hibernation.... nice to have you back Jim!
Good morning, Jim
I have a 1923 South Bend lathe, that looks very similar to your FE Reed lathe. It was my grandfather's. I completely rebuilt it 7 years ago. Runs great.
I learned how to run the lathe when I was a teenager, but never got to learn the intracacies.
I have binge watched Mr. Pete, Abom79, and Keith Rucker videos in order to learn what tools I need and how to use them. The set-up is 99% of the process.
I took have many interests. I'm restoringy 1970 Mercury Cyclone and need to make parts. While not totally confident that I can do it, I do think that I have the ability to do it😉.
I have repaired many pieces of equipment so far and am currently making a steady rest. I really enjoy it.
Just take your time, don't rush, and maintain safety, especially eye protection.
Glad to see you back 👍
I may have to pick your brain as I go
@@TheTradesmanChannel anytime. I'll try my best.
Yes, eye protection is very important on any lathe or milling machine. And gloves should definitely be considered a no no when the machine is running. But you can wear them for cleanup with the machines unpluged.
Hi again Jim, I knew you were out of town but very glad your back! And your humor still remains regards to wiring just don't start cuttin and hackin do it professionally; snip snip!! I'm sure you will label the insides. Beware new viewers probably missed that. I looking forward to this new series! As always God bless and take care you and your family from all thexway from California.
Hello Elliot. It's good to be in the shop.
Glad your back Jim. Nice to be with family. 👍👍👍
Thank you Guy, I feel the same.
Hey mate great to see you again and love a good restoration. I didn’t realise I spoke till just now 😂🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Good to see you again!
You almost had me when you talked about taking things apart slowly and carefully. I almost thought I tuned into the wrong channel. Good to have you back Jim!
Good morning Hugh. How's life treating you?
@@TheTradesmanChannel much better now that I’m not working 80 hr weeks. The last 6 months have been busy. Only spent 4 weekends in VT in the last 6 months. Now I’m getting back to building. Gonna finally start my first timber frame project in the next several weeks!
What a beautiful piece.
I was referencing the lathe Jim, the lathe.
-Will
I have a 1926 rockford 14.5 inch lathe that I fixed up about a year and a half ago. You'll love that thing when you get it running:) The guy that sold it to me used it as a manual lathe for the entire time he owned it. I didn't know it at the time but the lead screw was bent along with the Trans shifter fork being so worn it wouldn't stay in the lowest gear set. After straightening the lead screw and remachining a shifter fork along with other odds and ends repairs I brought it back to being a fully functional metal lathe, hell I've even made a little money with it machining parts for my local metal supplier. I love old American machine tools.
That is awesome. This is going to be a great project.
Morning Jim, glad you are back. M
I must have missed your mention of getting the metal lathe. I've always been interested in machinery of that time so I will be watching for more videos. good choice Jim.
Thank you Tim. Hope you're doing well.
@@TheTradesmanChannel I am doing well. Thanks for the well wish. Am keeping bees now along with doing wood turning. I'll be making Christmas ornaments this year.
I heard of this channel bit thought it was just a myth until i got a notification about it this morning Good to see you again 🥳
You can do better than this guy.
Thanks for coming back on! Your timber framing videos got me started on that passion, and I'm grateful for that. I appreciate your love of old things. I started collecting vintage woodworking equipment years ago and I'm looking forward to retirement so I can begin the restorations!
Excellent! I love hearing things like that. Traditional tools and methods are making a comeback.
@@TheTradesmanChannel "traditional and old" are terms that certainly suit me at this point in my life right now! 🤣
I had to stop at the 8min mark!
HOW IN THE HELL DID YOUR FLOOR GET CLEAN???
It looks as if you could actually walk through the shop without detours.......amazing.
glad to see you back, life is busy.
Hello Ozzie
Glad you're back on TH-cam.
Thank you Ron
THE. KID IS BACK
Hopefully for a bit
Check on Keith Rucker’s TH-cam and web site vintage machinery. He has lots of old manuals on old machines. Those are different types of ways on the slides. Hope you can get them flat and parallel. Keep plugging away.
I enjoy his channel quite a bit
Great to see you back again Jim, all three of your videos arrived this morning. I’m getting excited to see how this is going to turn out. Looking forward to seeing you rebuild this lovely machine.. all the very best. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
Among my talents is lathes. Mostly CNC but my first shop had government contracts in the '40's so some lathes said US Navy on them and had the old babbet bearings. The first one I used was from that era but wouldn't hold tolerances so was used for center holes only. That's the disadvantage. They can be reworked.
Welcome back Jim! Looking forward to a few good video's from you.
Me too, I hate the long pauses in content
Try to make it all a regional if you can please. I'm glad to find your videos
Good to see you jim. Glad your back and all is well. Hope mama's good. Neet project, keep in touch.
Hello Rick
About time Jim. I'd about given up on you. I took machine shop classes in high school, but haven't touched a lathe since. Interested in seeing the restoration and the learning process.
Too much time working on the road. You doing well?
Gday glad to see you back 🇦🇺
Thank you sir
Good Morning Jim!!
Good morning George
Morning Jim, nice to see you!
I know what you mean about work and YT, I'm working a job right now that I have signed an NDA so I can't film anything or really even talk about what I'm doing sucks for content but it sure puts food on the table.
That is one nice old lathe, I look forward to seeing you put it together.
Cheers from Tokyo!
Stu
That really sucks Stu. I hate not being able to put content out regularly.
Welcome back matey!
Seems like every time I start to feel like I should be concerned you haven't fallen under a bus or something as you have no recent posts, you pop up good as new! ;o)
Well it would be a nice project to cut a cube on the old girl! Be a good test of how she runs and how square everything is!
And you got a Feed Screw (bet the wifey is happy knowing that one) ...... but that means you can cut olde timey Whitworth Threads! That could be worth money!
It is surprising how little there is to a Belt Lathe (once you can make belts). ........ But there is a magic in the sound of those flat belts whipping round. You will need to grind some tooling to get your bevels though .... if your tool stock can swivel it will make things easier too!
I predict hours of fun in front of you playing ..... erm I mean Cleaning, repairing and woring with her! ;o)
Definitely a great acquisition!
I'm really looking forward to learning this process. It should be a fun project.
Glad to see you back in the shop , how is the leg doing looked like you still limp a bit on it and I know what it's like being away from home for long periods of time . And I agree with another commenter on checking out vintage machinery's TH-cam videos with Kieth Rucker and there is a web page for them also .
I like that channel quite a bit
Three months away... gotta be way behind! Being able to do things ourselves is good motivation; knowing how to do them to be able to help others as well is a gift. We don't talk much about that side of the equation, but it is truly a rich part of the whole experience. Love the lathe!
I agree
Awesome video. I have one of the same vintage. Late 1800's I think and it was made in Chickapee Mass. I've never gotten around to tear into it yet, and I may even sell it but it is similar to yours and also had a makeshift motor mount. Its complete and seems to operate smooth like yours does. I hated the out of town jobs too. But ya gotta go where the work is.
Hello. I used to frame houses in that area years ago.
good to see you well man ! welcome back !
Still kicking and plugging away.
Glad to see you back Jim. Looking forward to more videos again but paying the bills is important. 💚💜🤠⚒🛠👷🏻♂️
Hello Don
Good morning Jim. Good to see you again. Looks like a great metal lathe to learn on. Stout and well featured, but not too complicated. Just have to make sure the motor used is up to the torque task more so than the RPMs I would think. I can't imagine high RPMs would be a major factor in an old overhead, central shaft, drop belt machine, or really high torque, for that matter, but direct drive with rubber belts rather than leather, (which could be wet to tighten the belt over night) may make a little difference in belt/pulley drag coefficient. Just something to think about, maybe?
I can hardly wait to learn some things about metal lathe work right along side you. I have had a wood lathe for a few years now and would like to compare and contrast the similarities and differences. I know there will be many, many differences.
So glad to see you get some time home. I know it is nice to be home with the family, so make sure they get their time too, brother. (Like I even need to say that to you) [that is more of a reminder for the other guys and gals out there who spend so much time away from home due to work.) Home projects can seem so important when we have been away a while, but family is more important still.
Anyway, great to see you back, and I'll be looking forward to your content as family time and the job allows.
Couldn't agree more my friend.
Really glad to see you again, Jim! Can hardly wait to see how this old lathe will serve you.
Wish you had better lighting. Can hardly make out what you’re doing.
The lighting is good but the machine blends in with the colors of the shop. It's a pain to be honest.
@@TheTradesmanChannel we will see how it blends or stands out once you choose a paint color 🤔 and paint it. 😉
Good luck Jim. That is a nice project.
Thanks buddy
Awesome content Jim!!! Man that thing is cherry for as old as it is from what I can tell superficially with out indicating the ways. Looks like a major score bud
The ways show no sign of wear at all except for a couple of tiny chips near the chuck.
Glad to see you are back Jim. Looking forward to seeing the progress of the lathe.
Same here my friend.
Glad your back Jim! Looking forward to learning about a metal lathe, I use a wood lathe but know nothing about that kind of lathe, anyway looking forward to more videos! Have a good one my friend!
Thank you James. This will be fun.
Welcome back Jim, this looks like it will be a good series, looking forward to future episodes, stay safe and keep well cheers
I'm really going to enjoy this one.
Welcome back
Thanks super chief
Kieth Rucker at Vintage Machinery would be a good source ofinformation
I enjoy his channel quite a bit
Awesome
Good morning Jim. Was wondering if you were okay, nice to see you up and working. Hope the family is doing well. Summer vacation just around the corner.
Doing fine, just not enough shop time.
AWESOME project!
Thank you
I just acquired a W.A. James lathe with an 18 inch four jaw and a 14 foot bed...Belt drive but I don't have the top spool...Thank you for posting this as it may give information for my project...b
I have to redo this whole thing, all the parts I polished ended up rusting because I sanded walnut near it, bad move.
@@TheTradesmanChannel Awe man all that work... CRC makes a good rust inhibitor...I think it's
SP-400 but not positive...b
Darn good to see ya Jim!
Looks like a fun and educational project ahead. I believe the basic functions of the lathe are intuitive, but like most crafts, there is an art to it. Enjoy!
I agree. Good morning Joe
Just so you know that entire motor mount is NOT original to the machine but is a home made mod to enable the machine to be used without a line shaft. the pulley drum is probably original to the line shaft that was used to power the machine . There is also a factory made mod for these type of machines look up Reeves drives.
If you saw the Fab jab you can tell it's not original by any stretch. I described line shaft operations in this or the video after it.
Bout time
I know, I need the TH-cam career path to kick in.
there is a Co. that makes lead free babbit, dont know who it is, but old [ real old] wheel weights work too. you can buy 8 point sockets. When you go to weld or braze the leg, "V" it out good [ 2.5 times as wide as deep] and get it hot, the hotter the better , the whole thing before you start to weld
That's good advice. I've done some small cast iron repairs but nothing this big. I appreciate the advice.
Good Stuff!!!!
Thank you
Great to see you back Jim!
Call me crazy, but, I think it would be cool to have the drive belt connected to externally mounted motor & pulley like the old days.
Perhaps build a bracket on a post or beam to house the drive unit. Of course this would make it fixed, but in reality, how often does something like this ‘ol iron get moved anyway?
My vision is based on seeing old ceiling fans run by modern motors with the old pulleys in cool retro coffee shops or bars.
Keep up the great work!
I like that idea, we'll see where it goes
I've restored my share of old machinery in the past few years got a 1890s pratt&whitney and early 1900s model a monarch lathe if you need any part's give me a holler....
I really appreciate it, thank you.
I have worked construction for 40 years and have averaged 6 months a year out of town. The last 2 months have been 7 days a week, so I know exactly what are talking about. Some say we are overpaid but they do not see the family costs we pay.
Well said. The family cost is huge.
Oops I forgot another one - Steve Watkins - he's an old restorer too. Steve Watkins At Work is his TH-cam site I think
I'll take a look, thank you Clyde.
New sub !
Thank you sir
Gotta work and provide for your family.
The reality of life
Maybe check out Frank Howarth and Blackbeard Projects. Frank is approaching old ass like me and Blackbeard restores vintage equipment out of necessity.
Hi Jim! is that a lathe in your shop or are ya just happy to see us? LMAO
Just happy to see you buf
I watch a guy on a TH-cam channel called the holler homestead he is a machinist maybe he can help yoiu out His name is Ben Hollar
I'll check him out