Thought I'd share my new toy. Someone at work had dibs on this and was keeping it in the shop for over a year. I had looked it over and thought it was junk. Well... after some youtube videos and seeing what a good value it is, I asked him if he really wanted it and he said take it and use it. Can't beat free for a decent american made lathe! The dang tailstock has more metal than my minilathe!
The thing is a mess but the ways are decent, bearings seem ok though will be regreased. Its 3phase but a VFD will take good care of that. The 1-3/8" spindle bore should let me screw up rifle barrels; also got the factory steady-rest but need a tool post. I'm excited about my "big boy lathe!"