Rebuilding a Lyman 45. Need to source a few parts
I picked up a Lyman/Ideal 45 for cheap a while back. I'd like to replace the vertical guide rods and the lube cylinder. They are pitted and have a very small amount of play in the top cast.
Does anyone know of a source I could contact for replacement? or am I better off consulting a local machinist to make the parts?
Thanks
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How she looked when I got her
This is the condition that I got it in.
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Parts broke down, prepped, inspected and so on...
Nothing an oxygen/acetylene torch, brazing rod, evaporust, tap-and-die set, blasting cabinet, time looking through hardware drawers at lowes, a relative machinist and some spare time can't handle. At this point it is all about swapping and trading for parts. It looks like I've got someone who wants to deal. I'm excited about the progress.
She's gone a long way, but still has a little more to go.