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How about 5 Gerstner clones?

Thinking about making a sixth. Anyone know where to get hardware for the mirror? I have sources for the other pieces.

NP317 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:43 am Covid-19 virus delays are still rampant now.

Patience, all.

Yes.

Perhaps two sheets of 1/2" ply, with some MDF sandwiched between to add mass?

Bill Shields wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:28 pm and ladies in white dresses on 'the road of anthracite'......

The Phoebe Snow.

leocs wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:18 am Have fun. Be safe.

Wait... You mean those aren't mutually exclusive?

pete wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:27 pm Without thinking I reached into my pocket one day and thought what the hell is this and chucked it out the widow of the excavator I was running and doing some final bench grading.

I've come very close to doing something similar with other personal objects.

What a lucky recovery!

As a LeBlond owner, I'd jump on this. The L1 spindle is two sizes bigger than my L00, so the through spindle should be larger. Look at the headstock gears; make sure none are chipped. Look at the lead screw for wear. Unless a LOT of threading was done, or the operator used the lead screw for routine...

As for location, I am located on the East central coast of Florida. Basically due east of Orlando, FL. Excellent. The company I worked for for 25 years has a location in Orlando; I made a few trips down there. The beefier the stand, the better. On larger lathes, I'd estimate 30% of the weight is in...

Welcome aboard! Might I suggest you put your location in your profile? It doesn't have to be GPS accurate -- just general. The crew here is very giving, and especially so if they live nearby.

And nice score!

Earlier topic bookmarked!

Thanks, Harold.

Thanks, Pat!

No injuries is always good news. I say "Things can be replaced; people can't!"

Also, congratulations on the (semi) retirement! I'm into year two of my full retirement and starting to get my bearings.

I agree with Pete's last paragraph: odds are, the bearings were standard, third party parts, are identified by number, and are easily replaced by new equivalents.

At least that's been my experience.

Good luck, and report your experience!