Vintage Lathe Restoration: Part 1

[@sailorbychoice1]

Like watching what your doing; but you could turn the jams down a bit, especially when you're talkin'.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I would definitely derust every single tiny component. evapo rust, naval jelly, whatever it takes, to make the metal look brand new, the pride will follow.

[@andrewcarmichael8683]

Looks like fun! Love restoring old tools!

[@robertjames8391]

I think you might have a lathe made by the FE Reed Company in Worcester Mass. I have a bigger one and it is dated circa 1884, 1896. Thank you for posting the video. Enjoyed it..

[@ianmacpherson2409]

Looks like a great project you are to be commended for your effort. Just one suggestion, where ever possible use open ended or box end wrenches. Those knuckle buster crescents reduce the amount of torque that you can apply and dont round the flats. Good Luck and I will follow you with interest.

[@andreweh4]

Can't hear the voice and the music is way too loud. Would have loved to watch this rebuild. Oh well.

[@jt9498]

Interesting restoration. Too bad about the loud heavy metal music! I thought I was at a rock concert! Couldn't hear a word you were saying!

[@richardreynolds9389]

To bad we couldn't hear what he was saying, then the music was no help.

[@charliehos3936]

Loved the video but loud music sucked. Couldn’t hear a thing you said. But all said and done, good job tearing down. Hope you get it back together.

[@bjbeardse]

Obviously you dont KZbin much. At least its real rock music, every other video like that has that garbage EDM/Rap stuff, oh and if it's too loud, YOU"RE TOO OLD!!!!!!

[@thaiexodus2916]

Suggestion to everyone. When confronted by a pile of machine shaped rust, place the pile on an open area like atop a 55 gallon drum outside, grab a quart or two of cheap motor oil and your propane torch and have at it. Heat and creep the oil into EVERYTHING. Take an hour or two or three. You can even use old-used motor oil. Let the hot oil carry away the iron oxides, (abrasive to the max) before attempting to take anything apart.

[@repairdude7972]

looks to be a FE Reed lathe from pre 1900, I have one that looks almost identical

[@mickmac8300]

Cleaning cast iron with plastic scourer 👍 Phosphoric acid /rust converter gentle scrub the rust will just disappear like magic. "Fitters trick"

[@terrycannon570]

I like the music and love the Old Iron. Enjoy your time with the rebuild. It can be a great experience for you and many others that view it. Sorry you are getting negative comments . I would suggest if you have other tools that are not adjustable or could cause damage to the machine to use them . The little Lady deserves plenty of TLC such as soft face hammers or brass or aluminum punches etc. The critics need to learn how to use constructive criticism rather than rude remarks.. Effective communication should never wound the person you are trying to communicate with. Keep up the good work. I have subscribed and used the notify option so I can follow your progress.

[@JamesGarwood]

Hey bud, nice video, it was interesting and fun to watch, not knowing anything about restoration I didn't notice any tools like some of the nasty comments, the editing was good and kept me watching until the end, keep it up!

[@DiehlDoes]

James Garwood thanks I appreciate that

[@bobdaniel1962]

Diehl Does I agree totally with the original commenter. I can never understand why some people have to be so super critical. It says more about them than it does about the the content you created. I was entertained and I haven't even moved on to part 2!! As of the time I watched this video it has nearly 190,000 views, so you're doing something right!! Keep up the good work! 👍👍

[@bjbeardse]

YES!!! Real music for the win!!! I get SOOOOOOOO sick of all that EDM crap everyone else uses. Great video!

[@overkast2564]

big undertaking. I don't think I could do this 100% alone. you know the deal after putting something back together, you always have a couple extras bolts right?

[@DiehlDoes]

Over Kast I have bolts and things left over sometimes

[@JerrysMachines360]

this looks like a smaller version of the one I just restored..Mine is an 1866 Cresson, Hubbard, smith. I will link in in a reply to this comment

[@DiehlDoes]

thanks for the input, I think there is a very good chance it is a F.E. Reed lathe as someone mentioned in a comment yesterday

[@wireworks616]

Quite a job. 10,000,000 parts

[@tomkizis2199]

I hope you can put it back together.

[@DiehlDoes]

tom kizis this is very simple to put back together compared to other things i have taken apart. thanks for the view

[@paublusamericanus292]

do's and don'ts turning first chips. 1. Turn the head 1/2 the speed you think you need at first. 2. Make damn sure, the point of the cutter, is in the center height of the tailstock point. Not higher, not lower. 3. Make your tool post holder ten times as strong as you think you need it to be, or chatter will ruin the finish. Use eye protection. Look everything over around you, and don't cut, or start, until everything is moved from underfoot, and around the lathe head, especially the chuck handle. Never ever use a file without a wooden handle to clean and debur the part. etc. etc. etc. It is waiting to get you if you screw up. But people around you will begin to rely on you to help them when they need your skill.

[@devemch7851]

Dude! Are you not paying attention? This guy uses a horse head for his main lathe. That says enough !

[@carlbaumgardt9465]

what is the distance between center of chuck and the wayes

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

What did he say??????

[@he5890]

Your method seems chaotic how do you keep up with parts and the order

[@sethbracken]

H E he filmed it.

[@josephdestaubin7426]

At what point do you put the whole thing in a bath of evapo rust and call it a day.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

a crescent wrench to tear down a metal lathe? Suppose you use a paint brush to clean your teeth too?

[@DiehlDoes]

Eclidean only if I can't find my wire brush

[@colinjohnston8519]

It worked do stfu you crying little bitch.

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

Just a passing thought, with an electrolysis tub that big, why didn't you de rust it whole?

[@DiehlDoes]

couple reasons, I think some spots would not have gotten de rested very well, it would have taken a lot longer, and the main reason is because as a whole piece it is very very heavy. also the bearings for the headstock would not have survived through the electrolysis as they are like engine bearings, a mixture of lead tin and copper which would have deteriorated in the electrolysis.

[@Lyndalewinder]

Music spoils it - otherwise good video

[@carlbaumgardt9465]

nice prentis brothers lathe

[@Rolingmetal]

No compound slide. That's an old one. 100 Years minimal.

[@DiehlDoes]

yeah i was guessing it was from very early 1900s. I find it very interesting how back in those days before they had milling machines, they just drilled holes in the shafts and put in a couple pins to serve as a key

[@charlesdarby48]

Early South Bend Lathe Company

[@pookieass]

Hey Seth That looks like a winner. Do a good job and take your time. Thanks for saving another prime piece of American pride. Any name at all on it?

[@DiehlDoes]

D. Hughes there is no name on it at all. I've done some research on the vintage machinery website and believe it may be a H. W. Petrie

[@MrNigel1340]

Interesting project, do you know what make it is ? excellent music, didn,t need a blow by blow explanation what was happening as it is such a simple lathe, regards Doc Cox.

[@zoesdada8923]

You can make it accurate again

[@zuke-ci4vd]

I liked all the music!! You could use a better mic for recording your voice, and pot down the music when you speak, that would make for a nicer presentation. Great job all around though, looking forward to watching the rest of the series.

[@MacDaddy5]

HUH? I CANT HEAR YOU, THE MUSIC IS TOO LOUD! YOU WANNA GO OUTSIDE AND TALK? I SAID YOU WANNA GO OUTSIDE AND TALK?

[@dreadcat7756]

Nice old metal lathe. Can't wait to see it up and running. I have an old Craftsman 109 I am working on. Who is the music by? Rolling Stones? Just wondered? Good video.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

I got a smaller to this Drummond lathe, it also is seized with no motor. I intend to restore it fully and use it for small jobs in my home shop. It is over a 100 years old, and Drummond I believe were taken over and became Myford Lathes. Turn down the music...!

[@altamirmartins3091]

Eu não tenho a mesma sorte de consguir um desses a rrelique deicharia novinho tbm.

[@devemch7851]

What a killer video. Bah humbug to the wet nellys. Would rather listen to you tunes than a blow by blow description of how to use a wrench. If you need that, then you shouldn’t be watching lathe redo vids. I am here to watch the lathe. Yah it’s not as accurate as the horse head but at least it was saved from the scraper.

[@eclipsegaming5998]

Where the fuck did he find it? In a swamp?

[@FordFracture]

It looks like a baby south bend

[@bradyoung6663]

Dude. Check your sound levels before uploading, PLEASE!!!!

[@8477willy]

kijk eens naar die andere die ook Restueren, die maken geen lange verhalen die doen gewoon werken en dat willen wij hier zien , voor de rest heel goed werk proficiat

[@abywater]

1. Ditch the music, you are a machinist? 2. Please don't mumble. At nearly 70 I couldn't make out a word you said.

[@jimarmour6259]

Absolutely my sentiment. Very interested in process but please ditch the music, adds nothing.

[@waynegoff764]

Mumble mumble mumble. BLARING NOISE>

[@toolmadtony6983]

good videos but get rid of the noise/music

[@mooodadven3180]

I've got headache becouse of the stupid music, but it was nice job

[@DiehlDoes]

moood adven I suggest turning the volume down 😁

[@mooodadven3180]

i did man. i did.😢

[@ashpowell9451]

I left as soon as I saw you using a shifter...

[@DiehlDoes]

Ash Powell a shifter?

[@ashpowell9451]

Adjustable spanner. :) Seriously though, good job, just taking the piss. (another Australian phrase, like "shifter")

[@flightofarrow]

Swedish nut lathe

[@FlintMich]

bye Felisha

[@djoriad]

You have army underwear :-)

[@TheUlrikkaul]

Sorry but i dropped out of watching this video because of the lousy "music"

[@kenzpenz]

I gave you a thumbs up but The music is crap and annoying. I would have subscribed, but that noise called music is extremely annoying to the point of well you get my point. You have the talent to be very successful, but the music will run off potential subscribers. Lets see what the future projects bring, wish you well....Ken Marina CA, next to the old Fort Ord.

[@carlbaumgardt9465]

rise an fall pre tool steal

[@juanvalentinduenasmaroto119]

Better with no Louis Music.

[@juanvalentinduenasmaroto119]

Loud

[@sarkisiangeorge]

Get rid of the terrible white noise in the background please?

[@jtreg]

This video would be so much better without the god awful music. Really.

[@hrxy1]

Spoilt by intrusive music

[@erikjohansson1814]

Adjustable all the way... Nah, pass....

[@michaelbody2360]

+

[@ShowCat1]

The music ruined the experience. Stopped watching as soon as the ear-raping noise started. All you youtubers need is the sounds of the shop. Thumbs down and I won't be back.

[@oliviabishop5451]

you lost me when the music kicked in..........