Comments for The Old Machine http://theoldmachine.com A Blog About Vintage Wood Working Machinery Restoration Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:43:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Seneca Falls 12″ Metal Lathe by Tim Dunham http://theoldmachine.com/journal/seneca-falls-12-metal-lathe/#comment-1033 Tim Dunham Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:44:56 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/journal/seneca-falls-12-metal-lathe/#comment-1033 I Have an old metal lathe made by Kidd Iron Works in Rochester, NY. Seems to be in working order, and lots of parts and cutting tools. Trying to find more info on it. Any suggestions? I Have an old metal lathe made by Kidd Iron Works in Rochester, NY. Seems to be in working order, and lots of parts and cutting tools. Trying to find more info on it. Any suggestions?

]]> Comment on Seneca Falls 12″ Metal Lathe by S.K. http://theoldmachine.com/journal/seneca-falls-12-metal-lathe/#comment-1012 S.K. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:14:44 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/journal/seneca-falls-12-metal-lathe/#comment-1012 Hi, I recently acquired a star lathe which looks similar--possibly identical--to yours. I was wondering if you had any information on the value of this particular piece of equipment? Mine's a bit dirty, but still in full working order. Thanks! You can reply to the email I registered this comment with. ~SK Hi,

I recently acquired a star lathe which looks similar–possibly identical–to yours. I was wondering if you had any information on the value of this particular piece of equipment? Mine’s a bit dirty, but still in full working order.

Thanks! You can reply to the email I registered this comment with.
~SK

]]> Comment on Duro Overarm Router by Art Garcia http://theoldmachine.com/journal/duro-overarm-router/#comment-998 Art Garcia Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:36:29 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/?p=156#comment-998 I recently aquired a duro overarm router And having trouble raising the table to adjust it's height. Being an old machine I don't have a manual for it.Can someone help me with instructions or where I can get a manual for this machine. Thanks,Art I recently aquired a duro overarm router And having trouble raising the table to adjust it’s height. Being an old machine I don’t have a manual for it.Can someone help me with instructions or where I can get a manual for this machine. Thanks,Art

]]> Comment on 1920 American Mortising Machine by Jim Broyles http://theoldmachine.com/journal/american-mortising-machine/#comment-918 Jim Broyles Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:32:39 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/journal/american-mortising-machine/#comment-918 How does the electrolysis set up work and what do I need to do this? Thanks Jim How does the electrolysis set up work and what do I need to do this?
Thanks
Jim

]]> Comment on Delta/Rockwell 7″ Grinder by Randall Rence http://theoldmachine.com/journal/deltarockwell-7-grinder/#comment-858 Randall Rence Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:50:34 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/journal/deltarockwell-7-grinder/#comment-858 Bud, I have a grinder w/ pedestal serie #23-200 and I need a wiring diagram. If you find any info or if I find any info we should exchange data. My phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx Thanks, Randy Bud, I have a grinder w/ pedestal serie #23-200 and I need a wiring diagram. If you find any info or if I find any info we should exchange data. My phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx
Thanks,
Randy

]]> Comment on Millers Falls Dyno-Mite Combo Machine by David Johnson http://theoldmachine.com/journal/millers-falls-dyno-mite-combo-machine/#comment-783 David Johnson Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:19:16 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/journal/millers-falls-dyno-mite-combo-machine/#comment-783 I also have the power head (although the case is cracked where it was dropped, that still works, along with the orbital sander, jigsaw, planer an other pieces. No longer have use for it and would be willing to give to someone interested in preserving. I also have the power head (although the case is cracked where it was dropped, that still works, along with the orbital sander, jigsaw, planer an other pieces. No longer have use for it and would be willing to give to someone interested in preserving.

]]> Comment on DeWalt GE Radial Arm Saw by Russ Trice http://theoldmachine.com/journal/dewalt-ge-radial-arm-saw/#comment-771 Russ Trice Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:41:07 +0000 http://stateseven.com/woodshop/index.php/2006/12/24/dewalt-ge-radial-arm-saw/#comment-771 I have a Dewalt GP that was purchased by my father in 1945 and has been in use ever since. It still cuts better than most saws on the market. There is a company in IA, Wolfe Machinery that will buy your saw, sell you a refurbished one, parts, manuals, etc. Their website is www.wolfemachinery.com. These saws are worth a lot of money in good condition, but mine will never be for sale. I have a Dewalt GP that was purchased by my father in 1945 and has been in use ever since. It still cuts better than most saws on the market. There is a company in IA, Wolfe Machinery that will buy your saw, sell you a refurbished one, parts, manuals, etc. Their website is http://www.wolfemachinery.com. These saws are worth a lot of money in good condition, but mine will never be for sale.

]]> Comment on Craftsman 9″ Lathe by Russ Trice http://theoldmachine.com/journal/craftsman-30-lathe/#comment-770 Russ Trice Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:19:05 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/index.php/2006/09/10/craftsman-30-lathe/#comment-770 I was given this lathe a few years ago by a cabinet maker who retired. I would also be interested in seeing how the lathe is mounted and in particular how the motor is mounted. I was given this lathe a few years ago by a cabinet maker who retired. I would also be interested in seeing how the lathe is mounted and in particular how the motor is mounted.

]]> Comment on Craftsman 9″ Lathe by therese martin http://theoldmachine.com/journal/craftsman-30-lathe/#comment-767 therese martin Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:02:13 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/index.php/2006/09/10/craftsman-30-lathe/#comment-767 good morning, i just bought this wonderful old lathe last weekend, and i need to get a shorter belt to make work on the stand it came on. how do i get it off the motor? thankyou, therese martin good morning, i just bought this wonderful old lathe last weekend, and i need to get a shorter belt to make work on the stand it came on. how do i get it off the motor?
thankyou, therese martin

]]> Comment on 1920 American Mortising Machine by Albert Bissonnette http://theoldmachine.com/journal/american-mortising-machine/#comment-765 Albert Bissonnette Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:49:37 +0000 http://theoldmachine.com/journal/american-mortising-machine/#comment-765 I also have an American mortiser. My dad had in his workshop and it is in running condition although I will be 'rejuvenating' it as soon as my own workshop is built. The framing will take place this weekend. My mortiser is quite a bit deeper than yours (from front to back). I would say it's at least 2 feet deeper. The extended cast base supports a longer shaft with a stepped pully for the leather belt that drives the main upper shaft and a twin "V" belt at the end which is driven by a single phase 5 horse motor. Otherwise, the front of the machine including the pedal to activate the worm gear to drive the hollow chisel down and up looks the same. I can't even take a picture of the thing just yet as it stored away in my current single car garage and there's lots of stuff around it. But once I get it out in the open, I'll photograph it and post it for others to see. My intentions are to bring it down to raw metal and re-paint it. I know it works so if I keep the parts well marked, I should be able to put it back together. Then my father will come and visit (he lives 600 miles away) and 'set it up' for me. And since my two sons have an interest in woodworking, it will get use for many generations to come. Regards, Albert I also have an American mortiser. My dad had in his workshop and it is in running condition although I will be ‘rejuvenating’ it as soon as my own workshop is built. The framing will take place this weekend.
My mortiser is quite a bit deeper than yours (from front to back). I would say it’s at least 2 feet deeper. The extended cast base supports a longer shaft with a stepped pully for the leather belt that drives the main upper shaft and a twin “V” belt at the end which is driven by a single phase 5 horse motor. Otherwise, the front of the machine including the pedal to activate the worm gear to drive the hollow chisel down and up looks the same.
I can’t even take a picture of the thing just yet as it stored away in my current single car garage and there’s lots of stuff around it. But once I get it out in the open, I’ll photograph it and post it for others to see.
My intentions are to bring it down to raw metal and re-paint it. I know it works so if I keep the parts well marked, I should be able to put it back together. Then my father will come and visit (he lives 600 miles away) and ’set it up’ for me. And since my two sons have an interest in woodworking, it will get use for many generations to come.
Regards,
Albert

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