Decided to Buy A Lathe

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Decided to Buy A Lathe

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I bought a lathe during thanksgiving and have been running the wheels off it. Something I should have done many years ago.
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This is an "as good as it gets" garage tool. You did well. Sold mine years ago and have been kicking myself ever since
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Let the chips fly \:D/

Wish I had one, and a mill, and the knowledge how to use them :-?

Hmm, maybe you can go into the "Ed Raether steering box kit" business [-o<

I just talked to Ed earlier today, as he went silent on me, regarding the transfer of the drawings for the kit :-k

I'll be setting that up very soon and they will be available to all on the board, for a small donation to the site =D>

Great score Yasin =D>
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Thanks guys!

Happy to make parts for our cars.

Let me know, you will not have not have to twist my arm to fire it up.

My best,
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Do you need a measured drawing of Ed's steering kit? Mine is a 100 miles away but I could rough out the dimensions.
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I am working with Ed to get the drawings and they are going to be made available for a small donation to the site =D>

He had family issues, then computer issues, but I hope to have these soon [-o<

Since the main part is made on a lathe, if Yasin is up to the task, that will be up to him :-"
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Yes, I am 100% up to the task and ready when Bob is.

I am looking forward to this and keeping the torch lit!

Thanks!
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Is this a "mini" or full size lathe?
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Is this a "mini" or full sized lathe. Does it have a matching mill?
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