February 26, 200917 yr Just found a lathe in an old barn and the lady wanted $200 for it so I jumped at the chance to learn a new tool. The lathe is a Star and the other info I can find is paten dates last of which is Apr.14, 1896 any ideas on where to find a manuel on said machine? thankes all.:D
February 26, 200917 yr Try posting your question here:The Home Shop Machinist and The Machinist's Workshop There are a lot of lathe historians there who may be able to assist.
February 26, 200917 yr Author Thank you. Don't know what I'm going to do with it but I'll do something. Thanks again.
February 26, 200917 yr littlemus2000 - I'm not sure if this is you that or not. Check out this link and see if it applies. If not, poke around that site till ya find it. Lots of good information.Star Lathe How about a picture or two!
March 4, 200917 yr Nice find littlemus the link that Old iron found looks like the right deal. the home shop machinist is another wealth of info...and if you happen to run across another deal like that I'm looking for a small fixer upper lathe myself... Have fun with it ..!! CB
March 5, 200917 yr Author Thanks, as soon as I get some pics of it I will post them. got lots to clean up but thats part of the fun.
March 9, 200917 yr Author I hope to get more pics that are a little more clear. I have some great friends. I just bought a atlas 6" lathe with all the tool for my brother 2 day and got a copy of Audels Machinists and Tool Makers Handbook for free.
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