My new toy.

I bought this "Celtic 14" lathe. It has a reach of 500mm
and a swing of 190mm.
It's in poor condition and very dirty.

[@denislamadeleine1181]

How exciting to bring an old machine back to life. I can't wait to see the process.

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, it is.

[@bsteleven]

there's nothing better then getting an old machine and making it smile again!!!!

[@Rustinox]

Spot on.

[@graemewhite5029]

Nice little retirement project Rusty. Making new toolholders will keep your shaper busy !

[@Rustinox]

For sure :)

[@physicsguybrian]

The difference between junk and treasure is just time and passion. I see a gem!!!

[@Rustinox]

I totally agree.

[@physicsguybrian]

@@Rustinox love your channel ❤️

[@a-k-jun-1]

I bought my first lathe for my home shop in 1991, decommissioned Lodge and Shipley. It was made in 1913 and was used in production its whole life before I got it. Was originally a flat belt drive off a line shaft, but was converted to an electric motor at some point. Anyways, the point being that if you look down the front way, you can see the dip from wear. The cross slide has about 1/4" slop and still has the lantern tool post. It was the only lathe I had for about 15 years, repaired most of the worn out parts and learned to compensate for the wear on the ways. I have decent machines now but still have that first one and plan on doing a full restore including having the bed reground as my retirement gift to myself when that happens.

[@Rustinox]

That lathe of yours is a museum piece. Go for it.

[@TheRecreationalMachinist]

Great stuff 🙂I look forward to seeing how you progress with your new machine over the coming months. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. Let's go for it.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Hello Michel. What a fabulous project for us all to follow. Thank you for taking us along with you on what promises to be an interesting and enjoyable journey. Good luck. 👏👏👍😀

[@plainnpretty]

I agree

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Andrew. I will keep you informed :)

[@craigtate5930]

I dissappear for a few months and everyone has new machines...lol..great addition

[@Rustinox]

Indeed:) Welcome back Craig.

[@donmadere4237]

Nice when you can save an old machine!!

[@Rustinox]

I think so too.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Wow, a Mondiale. Very nice, like the Cazeneuve very rarely found over here in the UK. Definitely a gem and worth the hard work it will require. Best wishes, Dean.

[@Rustinox]

Mondiale made very good machines.

[@steved8038]

Potentially good machine and a great Winter project looking forward to the rebuild journey Thank you.

[@Rustinox]

I think so too.

[@thehobbymachinistnz]

Good to see it running Michel. It looks like you will be busy for quite some time repairing all of the broken parts and restoring the machine.

[@Rustinox]

It's indeed a big project.

[@macsmachine]

Very good, especially liked the way wipers made from different cows😂

[@Rustinox]

Cows are very useful :)

[@BillySugger1965]

Wow Michel, you have plenty of good projects ahead. I look forward to sharing your journey 😃

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. I will.

[@dutchgray86]

Its obviously been neglected in its past, but a good owner like yourself will bring it back to good order.

[@Rustinox]

Neglected and abused...

[@MrFactotum]

Nice one Michel looks like a great lathe when you've ironed out the issues happy turning Kev (uk)

[@Rustinox]

It will take a lot if ironing, but we'll get there.

[@Steviegtr52]

Grand old machine Michel. That will keep you busy through the winter. Steve.

[@Rustinox]

For sure :)

[@bostedtap8399]

A gem. More machines, means more time in the workshop 👌. Looking forward to seeing its return to former glory. Thanks for sharing

[@Rustinox]

It will take some time, but we'll get there.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

You have many possible projects in front of You. It was a sad machine arriving at Your shop, but You quickly made it look a lot happier. Good luck!

[@Rustinox]

Itsure will make some projects easier.

[@gregkernick4154]

There a great machine rusty knox

[@leop9021]

I am very much looking forward to your project!

[@Rustinox]

Well, me too :)

[@allenhunt3070]

Michel, I can't hardly wait for Fridays to get here to see your newest video. Looking forward to seeing how it goes with the new lathe. Cheers!

[@Rustinox]

It will take some time, Allen. But we'll get there.

[@samrodian919]

You are well capable of doing a restoration of the lathe Michel. I look forward to future videos of the restoration!.......... It works!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Sam.

[@patricetaillandier9481]

Bonjour Michel, toujours aussi interessantes tes vidéos. De plus celà vient d'éveiller un souvenir. Durant mon passage au lycée technique dans les années 1967/1970 nous avions aussi à apprendre sur des tours Celtic, mais si ma mémoire est bonne je crois que c'étaient des Celtic12 qui étaient je pense plus petits. Merci pour tes vidéos de mémoire des grands évennements et ton humour. Continues comme celà, tu nous enchantes.

[@Rustinox]

Merci Patrice.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

That will keep you busy and out of trouble for a long time. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Harold. Big project indeed.

[@jamesreed6121]

At present the new toy needs a lot of TLC. After you get every thing fixed it will be as good as new, maybe better. I'm looking forward to future episodes of getting the toy back in shape. I think along they way I'll learn a thing or two. For Me most of the work (FUN) in my little shop is getting my machines to work better and perform better than new. KOKO!

[@Rustinox]

Stay tuned. More to come.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Good to see you mr Rustynox. You look good. Good to keep busy. Nice project.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Rusty.

[@PeterMurphy_]

Lovely. Great looking machine, 😢it will certainly keep you busy

[@Rustinox]

For sure :)

[@jonsworkshop]

Fantastic project Rusti, looking forward to seeing you bring it back to life, I am sure you will do a great job of it. Cheers, Jon

[@Rustinox]

It will take some time, but we'll get there.

[@nobbysworkshop]

I think you've made a good start on your new toy Michel. With a bit more work and a paint job it will be a nice addition to your workshop. Looking forward to further videos. Cheers Nobby

[@Rustinox]

I will try to fix it first.

[@Workshopfriend]

A great 'little' project which will probably keep you busy until the Spring! I agree with your approach of quickly tidying it up and using before taking it apart. I really enjoyed my Colchester Student refurbishment and like you made the wipers from leather. Looking forward to seeing how your new project develops.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. A lot of work ahead :)

[@MyMiniHomeWorkshop]

Nice find Rusty, that will keep you busy for a while 👍

[@Rustinox]

I'm sure :)

[@anthonysaunders1550]

I’m sure an adventure as much as a series of project. I’m very much looking forward to future videos. Nice one Rusti.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Anthony. Stay tuned.

[@Preso58]

Good to see it come alive Michel. I've never checked the wear in my bed ways. Sometimes it's best not to know😮.

[@Rustinox]

That makes sense :)

[@RotarySMP]

Nice lathe. Glad it feel into your capable hands Michel.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Mark.

[@624Dudley]

Another good acquisition, Rusti 👍! I’m looking forward to this.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Dudley.

[@jdmccorful]

You can do it Rusty, we knowit from watching you do other repairs and builds. Looking forward to the fun you will have! Thanks for the look.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. I will.

[@paulshouse524]

That looks like fun! And, if you can make such beautiful things out of a couple chunks of old rusty crap, I know this lathe will be a gem when you get through with it.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Paul.

[@paulpipitone8357]

But you are the man to fix all the issues

[@Rustinox]

Let's find out :)

[@edsmachine93]

Nice project lathe. I think that you can fix it up and that it will be a nice addition to your shop. Best of luck. Have a great day.

[@Rustinox]

Let's go for it.

[@cyclebuster]

Oh and yes i love it!!!! More Power Captain!! Power feed to the port side!

[@Rustinox]

Lol. And all the other sides too :)

[@tcpbox]

Rustinox I'm very happy for you, This new toy is wonderful, and many projects will come because of it, I'm already looking forward to them

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. Me too :)

[@henrikhv5084]

Hey Rusti. I have, the two times, I had the pleasure, always thought, that the first chips were special. it is kind of... well special to make chips on a new lathe ... kind regards from Denmark, and congratulations on the new to you lathe 🙂Henrik

[@Rustinox]

More chips to come :)

[@tooltimechris7217]

Good luck on rebuilding it! Would be a great machine ones restored!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Chris. I think so too.

[@bearsrodshop7067]

One thing is for sure, It's in good hands now, and with the Rusty make over, will be as good as new👍😎❤️

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Bear.

[@bearsrodshop7067]

But when painting time comes, will Green dominate? (@@)! haha 🙂Maybe lite tan like the sands on the shores of the North Sea??? Castle color, not a day goes by that I don't look at Sammies Castle, I thank you 🙏

[@outsidescrewball]

Congrats on the new machine/project…. I know you will bring it back to a beautiful life and precision

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Chuck.

[@Engineerd3d]

Congratulations on the new lathe! Looking forward to your next projects.

[@Rustinox]

More to come.

[@foxwhiskey]

Great job. To this point it was a lot of work (even off-camera). Wish you good luck and no problems for all of the next lathe-projects ! Greetings

[@Rustinox]

And there still is a lot of work to do.

[@trollforge]

You got yourself a new project Michel! Looks like fun.

[@Rustinox]

I think so too.

[@douglashank8480]

Sweet new/old lathe! I'm already looking forward to lots of repair & upgrade videos. And I'm already feeling the motivation to get off of my can and get to work fixing up my old Logan model 955 too! Thanks for another great video. ...And as always, for the MANY times you slip a subtle bit of humor in for us. I appreciate all of the ones I catch - and I'm sure there are plenty more that I miss too. 🙂🙃🙂 PS: LOL, I think you should permanently dedicate a small corner of your white board to the current total number of times you've said, "Primitive," when using a file! 😁 PPS: I keep wanting to give you a "thumbs up" emoji in my comments. ...But then I remember that, while it means 'good job', or 'I like that,' here in the US, it means something quite different - and much less complimentary - in other parts of the world.

[@Rustinox]

Go for it, Doug. The old Logan needs you :)

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol . I think you may have the early signs of the same disease that i have , that's why there is no more room in my new workshop ! That new lathe looks to have a massive bed cross section . That has an asymmetrical way bed , check the wear on the inside ( small side ) of the front way . It most likely will have the most wear on it & will cause the tool to move away from the work while only moving down a small amount . It can be fixed . Anyway , it should keep you off the streets for a while ! Good one . 👍

[@Rustinox]

I think it's a good thing. The streets doesn't need me :)

[@sidetrackmetalworks2058]

That poor tailstock. :( Good luck with your repairs!

[@Rustinox]

That's going to be a challenge.

[@metalmill52]

I’m looking forward to seeing how nice this lathe will be when you finish the project!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. It will take some time...

[@plainnpretty]

I like that your going to run it and fix things as you use it. You’ll know the machine better and know if you even like it. Thanks

[@Rustinox]

It already started...

[@plainnpretty]

@@Rustinox you already like it ?

[@edgeeffect]

At the start, that looks a bit "nasty"... but transforming "nasty" into "nice" is always good fun. :)

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, it is.

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

Very cool Michel 👍That's a quite a beefy lathe and a great project....although may reduce trips to the local Pub..Lol I was a bit concerned with all the lever adjusting and switch throwing, a time portal might open and who knows what would happen then.... Enjoyed....ATB..Cheers...

[@Rustinox]

No worries, it wasn't plugged in :)

[@lonniebrock3282]

Brother you impress me by not wasting stuff probably not because you could but because you just don't this time in people's life is so wasteful because somewhere down the line it'll be needed I sure enjoy your videos keep them coming

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. Waste can be very useful :)

[@4SafetyTraining]

Looks a good time to play in the shop and when done just paint it green......

[@Rustinox]

Or grey :)

[@kennyk6345]

An awesome new toy. I am sure it will bring you much enjoyment as well as productivity. I think it will make future projects much easier. Congratulations!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. I think so too.

[@HaxbyShed]

A new adventure and a big upgrade from your old lathe, but a lot of work ahead to get it running as you want. Cheers

[@Rustinox]

Let's go for it.

[@JourneymanRandy]

Big toys, big fun. Looks like a well used machine but you will get it in order.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. I will.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, this will be a great project over the next few months and you’ll get to know the machine really well, great job mate, cheers

[@Rustinox]

It already started :)

[@alanremington8500]

Nice lathe ...., and project !!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@grahameblankley3813]

I like your plan with your lathe😎🇬🇧.

[@Rustinox]

Let's go for it.

[@tristanbaranov]

that bigger size will come in super handy someday!

[@Rustinox]

I think so too.

[@kimber1958]

What a great machine. I am very happy for you. I’m sure you will get it away.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Kimber.

[@jimdean7335]

I love restoring old machines and am looking forward watching and learning from as you restore this one. Hopefully there are no big problems in the gear box.

[@Rustinox]

Well, there are. It will be in next video.

[@graedonmunro1793]

i think you have a good little project there!! little bit at a time,, i also used cow for my wipers and have no problems cheers

[@Rustinox]

Cows are very useful :)

[@TedRoza]

G'day Rusty. Looks like a beefy lathe, with a good size toolpost & chuck. The thing is you have got the equipment & knowledge of how to bring it to good working condition. Even the shaper might see a bit of action in restoring the lathe . Looking forward to the build, when you have time to do it.

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, the shaper will be very useful for this.

[@rickhand8228]

It looks like you have a good project that will make a fine addition to your workshop when you sort out the few little things that are not right( I hope they are small things!). I will enjoy watching your progress!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Rick. I hope so too.

[@glenncpw]

Where you have it beaten - you have your original lathe - with two lathes you can come up trumps . You will have fun. Good onya

[@Rustinox]

Now I can work in stereo :)

[@ArseniySorokin]

Hi! Congrats! I have the same lathe - Celtic14 from 1987. The handles on mine are of a different design than on yours but everything else is same. Hope you'll be satisfied with yours once it's restored.

[@Rustinox]

These are very nice machines. Ideal for the home shop.

[@warrenjones744]

I really enjoy the stuff you come up with Michel, that is a neat looking little lathe. The poor tail stock looks as if it got run over by a truck. However no doubt you will get it looking and working good again. Cheers

[@Rustinox]

Yes, that tail stock has been mistreated.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Michel ☺ well it seems to run nice and smooth for an old lathe, and the bed doesn't look damaged, if you can get the tailstock working good enough to support a workpiece then I'd be tempted to try turning a long test piece to see if there's any run out, like the problems you had whith your currant lathe, at least before you start spending time and money on it, hopefully whith your skill and a lot of elbow grease it will end up a good machine. Thanks for another interesting video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@Rustinox]

That's indeed the plan. But first I have to fix other things.

[@mmattster]

Great new addition to your work shop it looks like the toolpost is possibly too big for that spindle height i am probably mistaken, but maybe it's worth a look into, im sure the lathe will make some great content as allways.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. I don't think the toolpost will be a problem.

[@ThePottingShedWorkshop]

I love it! My lathe was similarly crusty when I got it. A complete strip down, clean, paint, repair and it's a gem. The bed on your lathe has less wear than on mine (about 0.1mm) but it still turns out good work. Congratulations! Really looking forward to you making it better!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Robert. It will take some time, but we'll get there.

[@MattChiversWorkshop]

Absolutely fantastic Michel! We love a lathe rebuild!! I’d love a decent lathe so I can rebuild the one I have, while still being use a lathe! 👍 All the best, Matt.

[@Rustinox]

You will find one. I'm sure.

[@keithevans9495]

Great video as always but you obviously need tools or other machines to fix this one it will be a great project 👍

[@Rustinox]

I have what I need... I hope :)

[@howder1951]

Looks like a nice solid lathe, and gives you a few big jobs to start. A little TLC will bring it into shape for you. I will enjoy your future endeavours . I had an opportunity to buy a Myford super 7 a couple of months ago, but stopped at a reasonable bid. In retrospect, I am sorry I didn't pay a little more, as I will probably never see another on for sale locally. Enjoyed the video, cheers and have a nice weekend!

[@Rustinox]

One day you'll find your dream machine. I'm sure.

[@eduardogarcia3049]

Love new toy videos!

[@Rustinox]

Nice. Thanks.

[@lumotroph]

I’m so pleased to see a kindred spirit in ancient lathe restoration! Mine was a tiny Zyto machine, and restoring it got me into machining as a hobby!

[@Rustinox]

And it's fun to do :)

[@agentcovert]

Mondiale made a good machine..Oven cleaner and scotch brites will clean it up fast..oven cleaner is like magic on grease and oil..cheap too..cheers..

[@Rustinox]

I never used oven cleaner on machines. Maybe I should try. Thanks for the tip.

[@BedsitBob]

That amount of wear on the ways isn't as terrible as it first appears, because it will cause the tool to move up and down, rather than in and out, so the variation at the workpiece won't be as much as you might expect.

[@Rustinox]

I will take some test cuts and see what happens.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

New machine day! Woot woot. 🥳🥳

[@Rustinox]

Lol.

[@theoldstationhand]

Looks like a great project - good size ways indicating it was a quality piece of kit in its day. All the best with it. Cheers

[@Rustinox]

Build by Mondiale. Good stuff :)

[@robertoswalt319]

Congratulations on the new equipment as well as gaining future project ideas. I look forward to watching this new adventure for you.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Robert.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Rustinox]

My pleasure.

[@billjulian9496]

Michel, I am really looking forward to this project! I have access to a Mondiale Celtic 14 manual in French in pdf if you need it.

[@Rustinox]

That would be nice. Please send to; [e-mail] I have one in Dutch, but it's not complete.

[@billjulian9496]

Just sent it to you...

[@madmax3875]

370*750 Очень хороший по возможностям, и небольшой по габаритам вариант для мастерской.

[@Rustinox]

Thaks madmax.

[@mtcru]

congratulations, that's really good machine.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. I think so too.

[@brucematthews6417]

I foresee a LOT of videos out of this project ! ! ! You're likely good for most of the Fall with this one. :) Assuming you don't run into anything that is not reasonably fixable it'll be a great lathe for you in the end though.

[@Rustinox]

Yep, it will be a long project. But I'm not in a hurry.

[@khFokke1895]

My tailstock had a lot of play in the quill I bored it with a boring bar in a 4jaw chuck. I put the tailstock, with weights on top, in front of the carriage to push it towards the chuck. It is not ideal and it won't cut smoothly, but its much easier and faster than a line boring setup. When close to the final dimension I used a 46mm reamer in the chuck to finish the bore in the same way I bored it from 40mm to 46mm. The old quill was MT3, the new one I made MT4 so it's an upgrade The new quill was made from a 46mm chrome plated hydraulic rod. It is ideal that the quill is very hard, it will last much longer

[@Rustinox]

Souds like a very nice upgrade.

[@RichardKinch]

Running the spindle sounds like the spindle bearings are brinelled, typical of old machines that have been abused (someone hammering on chuck, etc). If so, you will have to replace them at great effort and expense. Otherwise you will never get smooth or accurate cuts.

[@Rustinox]

I don't know yet. I have to check first.

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Michel, In your hands it's going to be a gem that's for sure!! Where are you going to put it? Or will you sell your other lathe? Time will tell. Look forward to seeing all the mini projects advancing. Best of luck!! Have a great weekend!!

[@Rustinox]

I don't know yet if I keep both. We'll see.

[@somebodyelse6673]

If you can fix the ways, and the bearings are okay, everything else is only time😃

[@Rustinox]

That's also my opinion.

[@cyclebuster]

i ran a dial indicator the length of a 24 inch 1 1/2 in hardened shaft, dialed in to zero with the 4 jaw, and a live center. .002 deviation from the bead wear, It was something i never dreamed of. and i firmly beleive much of it was in the shaft itself.

[@Rustinox]

That's a good result.

[@cyclebuster]

i leveled the machine today. i have a 3in x 12 in piece of aluminum. I turned it down until it was clean all the way around. I ran the dial over the top and it was a repeat of the steel bar it turned out less then .001 end to end. The dial fixture flexed about .0005 from drag, but its actually less then .001 overall.

[@MyLilMule]

New toys are so much work. :)

[@Rustinox]

Absolutely.

[@hitnmiss49]

Very good purchase

[@Rustinox]

I sure hope so.

[@LetsRogerThat]

Yesssssss. Great fun coming up

[@Rustinox]

It already started...

[@user-px7gy3xo6k]

it seems to me my previous try to send you a message wasn't send. i appreciate your channelevery week.this time i want to congratulate you with your CELTIC 14. i'm a newby in machining and i have an older model of the same lathe waiting to be installed. maybe i have a few parts that might interest you ; between others morseconus 5 and 3 with fixed centerpoints and an owners manuel in french for your type of machine. interested? i'd like to bring them to you and maybe make a little shopvisit. in the meantime i search my reserve to see if there are other parts that go with your lathe.

[@Rustinox]

You can email me at; [e-mail]

[@maxfarr4142]

How much did you spend? Nice looking machine and great project. Love your work rusty ❤

[@Rustinox]

Well, too much. As always :)