I obtained a freebie Reed lathe which was also treadle powered, and
its a nice piece of macninery, but parts are scarce and it would still
leave a lot to be diesired. I finally decided refurbing it was not in
my best interest both timewise and monetary. I am retired but I just
could not bring myself to trashing this machine, so I converted it to
a wood lathe which turne dout great for what I turn in wood. Remnoved
old babbit bearings, made new spindle with threads, added new ball and
roller bearings on spindle I made, removed all the backgears etc, and
added an electric motor to a step pulley I cast for a flat belt just
to keep some of the old original look to it. Its been fine for
woodwork and even with wood sometimes it is too much, so I would have
to wonder what it would have been like with turning metal.


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