Another new member from Oz

[GeeBee]

Hi, I have been lurking for a little while but decided had better join since I just aquired a Wade "lathe" see picture
I have built a brass oscilator in the distant past but did not have the time or resources to get more serious, I hope to change that this time around.

I live in Hobart, Tasmania at the bottom of Australia.

Ps. I have learnt a lot just in reading the various posts, thanks all.

 

[tel]

Welcome GB!

 

[steamer]

Welcome GB!

Dave

 

[Herbiev]

Welcome GB. Nice lathe wEc1

 

[Tin Falcon]

Welcome:
So the round way is hollow and the lead screw goes through the Middle ?
Tin

 

[GeeBee]

Yes, it is open at the bottom, it has a power feed and when the gentleman I got it from finds them a full set of thread cutting gears.
It is about 80 years old.
I am trying to decide on the motor to use but assuming I can get a pulley made to suit it I will probally use a 240w 12v 3,800 rpm motor with a speed controller, both of which I already own.
The other option is to buy a cheapo bench drill and steal the motor with pulley's and switch assy.

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[dalem9]

Wecome Lots to learn here. Great site and great bunch of guys. again WELCOME Dale

 

[maverick]

Nice to have you joining the forum GB. You're right, there is a lot of talent here to learn from.

Regards,
Mike

 

[compspecial]

Welcome GB I love the wade lathe! lets hope it serves you well with your projects.
Stew

 

[G_N_R]

Hi GeeBee.
Welcome to the forum.

 

[Maryak]

GB,

Welcome to our forum. wEc1

Best Regards
Bob