Vintage Woodfast Lathe - Restoration - Forme Industrious

Make sure you watch the end to see my special guest, Master Woodturner Dale Cordwell. Dale had much to teach me!!
I have a lot of tools I know, though I have bought a lot second hand and in poor repair over the years. Man do I work for them!
This is an Australian Made Woodfast Lathe. It's age is not known exactly, however we estimate that it was made between 1965 and 1978. These lathes were used a lot in Schools across Australia, but since we have become so averse to "Risk" not many schools seem to be teaching the Manual Arts these days. Well, I paid $300 for the lathe and chisels. Additionally I bought new bearings for the Head stock and Tail Stock Live centre, as well as a belt. The restoration was not difficult but like most restorations, it was dirty work!
According to Dale, The Original Woodfast factory with all its manuals and Patterns burned down many years ago, thus a treasure trove of information and history went up in flames.
I will make a rear pulley cover and change the switch to a Vintage style. I love the style of this thing!!
Make sure you check out Dale's Instragram to see his amazing creations;
/ delbasidtimbers
Thank you for watching!!

[@TAZTHEPOSTMAN]

This is what i love about you,Your not afraid to say you F****d up,Most blokes would never show their mistakes,Plus your friend DALE,what a STAR.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Dale is a Champ!

[@oliverworks5469]

That was awesome! And so cool to have such a master turner like Dale to help! I’m interested in more on the new lathe as well! Fantastic work as always, Scott!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Many thanks Oliver!

[@hosshoffer7579]

I haven't been able to view much KZbin lately and it was a treat to see one of your videos Scott. Very nicely done on the restoration and please encourage Dale to get a channel going.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you, will do!

[@Preso58]

Nice to see an old Woodfast back in service. Those lathes originally were fitted with a spindle lock/indexing pin in the hole at the back side of the headstock. Many schools removed them because kids would accidentally (or deliberately) engage them with the spindle running. The pin could engage in any of the holes in the step pulley so you could index polygon shapes. Easy enough to make in your lovely Hercus ATM260 metal lathe! Another classic and hard working machine!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Mark! Yes I'll make the indexing pin very soon. I had to do a few fix up jobs to get the 260 going smoothly.

[@seanrodden6151]

Mr Turner finally becomes one! Great result on the lathe.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Long over due! Cheers!

[@davestinyworkshop]

Great restoration project, and three cheers for Dale, he's brilliant!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

He is a major legend for sure. Thank you Dave.

[@OleNavy]

Love seeing the older machines brought back to life. I did that with a six-inch jointer my grandfather had bought from Montgomery Ward. Had to put new blades on it but they were readily available from a local supply store. Great Job again, Scott, and Dale as well. Catching up on your videos as KZbin is not very diligent with their subscriber notifications.

[@tristanbuckoke9121]

Loved the video as per usual. And what a champ is Dale. Great teaching manner. He really needs a KZbin channel.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Tristan. We'll try and get Dale's channel up and running soon.

[@the_hate_inside1085]

Love the look of the casting on that steady rest. So rounded, and sensual. A bit reminiscent of fifties design.

[@dansxmods]

Nice one, makes me yearn to actually setup and use the wood lathe I got for my 16th birthday, 21 years and it has just sat in my shed

[@jonasholzem2909]

Dale's a bloody legend, would watch every video if he had a channel! Oh, and nice work on the lathe, it looks awesome!

[@markmartens4501]

Scott, continue to be inspired by your resourcefulness and willingness to simply "go for it". Another tool in your growing arsenal (careful you may have to refurbish another building : ) ) Dale prove what underscores your many videos...the only limitations you face are the ones in your head. Great work.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you so much Mark!

[@joell439]

I thought the lathe restoration was inspiring….. that is until master wood turner Dale appeared and the inspiration was in overload. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Awesome, thanks Joel!

[@Dewajtis1944]

Hello my friend. I haven't been to you for a long time. I am glad that you are healthy and that you are still doing great things. Greetings from Poland.

[@Bikeeast]

I'm not much of a turner, but I have a similar vintage lathe made here in Canada. Handy in the shop for making handles for things if nothing else. You can put in a jackshaft to increase the range of speeds available if you ever want to slow it down more for bowl turning. I checked out your friend Dale's website, he is an incredibly talented man. Beautiful work he does.

[@glenpiro313]

Watching Dale turn was about as humbling as it gets, I would subscribe in a second! I have a very similar lathe, also a former high school shop unit made in the 1950s, and I love it. You will absolutely have a blast turning wood, but a warning; its very addicting!!! Carter and Sons tools for instance.........once you get one, you cant ever go back!!!!!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Glen. Will see what we can do for dale to make a video series. Yes very addictive for sure.

[@stephenruddock4172]

Great job, yes definitely more of Dale please.

[@TomMakeHere]

Both the wood lathe and that hercus lathe look awesome Great video

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Tom! agreed!

[@betaomerllo576]

Wow...you did a great job and Dale is an inspiration. Greetings from Brazil.

[@dougaungst6163]

Another great video. One of my favorites. Dale is an inspiration, and should definitely start a channel! A humble reminder...Never say that you can't!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Absolutely. Thanks Doug!

[@nikond90ful1]

Thanks for the video Scott. Always like your restoration vids. Keep safe and stay well.

[@markhunt6177]

Picking up my second woodfast lathe in 2 days. I made all the same mistakes with my head stock you did. I even forgot to put the belt on it on my second to last reassembly. Fantastic job on that restore.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Mark, yes they are great lathes. If I had room I'd get another :)

[@kuffyswoodwork]

Those Woodfast lathes are bloody good. I've got an updated model from 1983 and not a lot changed between mine and yours. I'm also glad to see you also had a bit of trouble getting that spindle out. 👍

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks mate. Yep that spindle was fat and happy where it was with out me bothering it. But I bothered it all the same. They really are a solid lathe. So glad I bought it.

[@a.p.a.woodmetal3412]

Very beautiful and good work. Best wishes 👍👍🤘.

[@seanparker8975]

Terrific restoration sir! And how cool to know both Neil AND Dale. The three of you should definitely collaborate on a project.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Cool indeed, many thanks!

[@berniesr]

Great restoration and Dale is a legend

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you!!

[@gordonhenagar6652]

great job on the resto, and that dude was truly awesome!

[@dougaungst6163]

Praying for you and your family my friend. I hear things are getting pretty bad on your side of the world. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers through these rough times. Stay strong my friend. God bless!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Hi Doug. Thank you for your thoughts and Prayers. Where we are (Townsville) we have zero cases an dare free from any restrictions. Down south in Sydney they are having problems however. May God Bless you also, all the best!

[@KettrupVestergaard]

Great to see that you show your mistakes, it make it better. Allways great to watch your videos, keep going. 👍

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film. Beautiful resto. Nice stand. Very informative ending by Dale. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@pugsleyoid1]

Too right,he needs a channel for sure!Good job on the lathe mate

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

Great rebuild... and your Mate Dale is a champ!!

[@michaelrosenlof1084]

Congratulations Scott on your new equipment! It would be great to see you and Dale putting the lathe through more of its paces-Well Done gentlemen ✅✅👍👍

[@PaulMcGuinness]

Nice work (as always) - a vintage power switch would definitely set it off.... also... maybe a quick-release sanding pad on the bowl-mounting plate when it's being stored at the end of the spindle? It would give you a nice flat sander for bowl edges etc.

[@johnwp111]

I purchased a similar Woodfast wood lather with a cabinet/stand for $30 and did it up for a friend. In total with new turned spindle, bearing,s motor, sandblasting and painting it cost us $300 in parts. Enjoyed the video.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

$30! Score. Thank you very much John!

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

I’d watch Dale’s KZbin channel if,he had one.

[@jdmccorful]

Ditto!

[@sylinux7910]

Hi Scott, You had a great time and on top of that you did a good deed that made a man happy 😍 I love it! It means a lot to me because I'm in a wheelchair myself 👍 Congrats on your great restoration job! And of course on blue thumb (As it should be).

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you! You always send great comments. Much appreciated!

[@sylinux7910]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious I sincerely appreciate you

[@8arzum]

I second that motion for dales youtube channel 😀👍.. what an awesome guy. Great restoration scott..

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you and we'll try and get a start on his channel soon.

[@dominiquebellebault4760]

🤩 magnifique il est beau vêtue de sa nouvelle couleur argentée et le Monsieur donner conseil chapeau pas facile 💪❤ sa donner une bonne leçon de vie bonne continuation vivement la prochaine

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Another tool saved!🇦🇺👴🏻 Great work

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks 👍

[@jdmccorful]

More Dale! Please. Really enjoyed the refurbish work on the wood lathe. Can imagine you have all kinds of projects planned for it. Thanks for the look.

[@MyMiniHomeWorkshop]

What a champion Dale is 👍

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Sure is!

[@josephharrington3530]

Awesome addition to your shop! Congrats. Looking forward to seeing more on new metal lathe as well!

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Great looking lathe Scott. I would have guessed that the serial "728 65" would mean the 728th lathe made in 1965? Dale's a legend - of course we'd love to see his channel. I like the trick of putting the pin punch through the reverse side of the shaft to help line things up for knocking the pin back in too. Good stuff. PS Look into fenner (or similar) adjustable V belts - it will make future belt changes on that machine much more tolerable :)

[@sgsax]

For as bad as that looked when you got it, it sure runs nice and smooth. Nice job on the restoration! Looks like you've got a great teacher in Dale there. Thanks for sharing!

[@JockeSelin]

Dale definitely needs a channel. He’s got a contagious optimistic glow! 😁👍🏻

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Absolutely!

[@wayneevans5050]

Hi Scott, Wayne Evans in Houston. I've got an old Atlas American built lathe same size and similar design, Paid about the same for it. I think mine was in just slightly better shape than yours, but I did the same routine cleaning it up and painting it. Except I sand blasted all the old paint off. I used one of those link belts so I didn't have to take the head apart again when my old belt failed. I have to say I really like it.I didn't weld up a base, but I didn't have a welder back then, so I put it on s work bench with drawers under it. but you, my friend, did a wonderful job as usual. I've probably paid for it doing spindles for people over the years I've has it. I want to do some art type work on it when I get around to it.

[@65cj55]

I inherited a old Wood Lathe years ago, every kid in the neighborhood got a Baseball Bat, made one and they all wanted one lol, no two were the same.

[@kalininpavel85]

Dale - COOL man!!!)))))

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoyed the show

[@aleks-vc6ov6pj1v]

Скотт ты молодец сделал большое дело для такого человека а этот парень заслуживает огромного уважения просто молодец!!!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

большое спасибо

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Belle restauration,c'est du très joli travail bravo,le résultat est super, à bientôt salut Jeannot 😉🛠🛠

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Great restoration, Scott. Have fun with that one!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Rob!!

[@bonniebarber6114]

I always love your restore videos. Dale has a follower here. Great stuff!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you Bonnie!!

[@glennmoreland6457]

Nice restoration Nice machine Useful for your projects

[@PabloGuillermo]

Good work Scott. Nice to see you together! Thanks Dale!

[@rfguy8499]

Nice restoration! It is a beautiful lathe...

[@dannywilsher4165]

Awesome, thanks Scott!!!

[@allofus6133]

Its time for a bigger shed. Good work.

[@ruzainirosli273]

Dale is amazing, and Scott is a good buddy.

[@igortornic8277]

Awesome Scott!!!!!

[@toddtempleton6514]

Dale seems like the real deal. I'd love to see him work. He should definitely start a channel.

[@justinwilsoncustoms6520]

Just looks amazing Scott!

[@dominikdo8160]

Sehr gute Arbeit 👍😀

[@restorecreate]

Nice job mate,I wish you beautiful creations with the lathe and many congratulations to Dale !

[@bobweiram6321]

Awesome restoration! The man is an amazing wood turner! Very unique turnings.

[@minusk.k.3277]

amazing job Scott!

[@threeriversforge1997]

Great video, as always. Those old machines are designed to be used with either a flat belt or a segmented (linked) v-belt. The belt you've got on it will work perfectly, but you don't want to be popping out those bearings every time you need to swap a belt. Amazingly, the segmented belts are actually quite an old idea. Someone might have replaced the old pulley with something newer so they could get more speed variation, too. Either way, a good segmented belt will last you for ages just like the standard v-belts.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Vaughn. You are spot on. I replaced with the same as was on it since I was replacing the bearings. The new belt will last ages and then a linked belt can go on. Cheers!

[@peterb327]

Great resto Scott!

[@stephenwade8093]

Great work there from you both.

[@elpapu6559]

Excelente trabajo, es un placer ver estos videos. Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾 👏🏻👏🏻

[@tomim7187]

Great restoration! Would definitely love to see more of Dale and learn from a master turner, Mr. Turner.

[@cesjohansson]

More Dale please!

[@TheLizzardlicks]

once again Scott you have done outstanding work , i love your vids mate and i want to see more from Dale as well , i tips me lid to ya's .

[@jimpritz4169]

Great restoration job and how lucky you were to find a nice heavy duty wood lathe so worthy of the job. So many new tools are being produced with plastic and mystery metal that will never be able to be restored. Good luck with it in the future and be careful using it.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Jim!

[@sylvestresanchez4848]

Absolutely amazing thank you .

[@ionacjohnj.59]

Oops you did it again! Well done! 👍

[@DDB168]

Great stuff !

[@MrCFB80]

+ 1 for Dale KZbin channel! Love he's stuff on Instagram. He's got one of those really good instructor voices so will do goes well in front of the camera!

[@Batti2323]

Beautiful work!! What a restoration!!! And thank you for introducing us to Dale!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you and my pleasure!

[@Crewman2770]

Welcome to the turners federation mate, first order is to get yourself a good chuck and we'll have you turning out bowls and vases in no time. Excelent restoration by thy way.

[@steves524]

Great job on the restoration, it would be good to see Dale involved in some of your projects,,,

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Beautiful! When it comes to tools, I'm usually "function over form." But the head and tail stocks are just gorgeous. Thumbs up and thanks for posting!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

They built in beauty and strength in the old machines. Thank you TCM!

[@Vonbek32]

Scott: Thats all the effort Im going to put in to it *lathe looks almost brand new* , Stand better than one from a store, and Dale is pretty cool :)

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you! Yes Dale is :)

[@juanmarcelonazarenobetker7809]

Este video me inspira de muchas maneras... Excelente trabajo de principio a fin...

[@Cooper_42]

The lines on that are magnificent

[@dominic5071]

Thats an awesome restoration!!! In our timber rooms at school we have a couple of those lathes and they work great. I've made a few bowls and other small spindle turnings and they're fantastic. Down in our metal rooms we have a few of those exact same hercus 260 lathes which are also fantastic. I can't wait to see you make some amazing projects with these you beut machines.

[@kerouacf0069]

Another great vid, i'm sure your pal will keep ya right.with the turning knowledge.

[@wowyoureadthis4778]

I have an almost identical lathe that was made in 1965, I found this out by reading the bearing numbers on the headstock.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

It's always nice to know how long these machines have been around for. Bearing numbers, that's interesting!

[@jaydelamoule]

Nice restoration, good work as usual 👍🏻Looking forward to watching your videos Cordially Jay

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you Jay!

[@jpwoodwork]

great video mate, awesome result, dale is very inspiring, hope he does set up a YT channel, would be great to see more of his work :)

[@epilotdk]

That turned out nice! Wood turning looks like a lot of fun. I've never tried it.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Michael! I haven't done much but I have enjoyed the process so far. Very messy :)

[@epilotdk]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious Can't be any worse than turning brass. Those tiny, sharp chips spray all over the place. Congrats on the new metal lathe BTW. Look forward to seeing more about that.

[@pauld9530]

came up great

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Scott! 😃 Now it looks and works great! Some day I want to do the same! I've even found some old lathes around, but not with a good price yet. But I definitely keep my eyes open. 😊 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@dereksstuff8395]

Very nice work. With Dale's guidance, you're on your way. Very useful tool for sure..... but where's the Forme Industrious gussets for the lathe legs? 🤣

[@ronaldooliveira5131]

Restauração perfeita. Parabéns pelo trabalho! Ronaldo, São Paulo/ Brasil 🇧🇷

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you Ronaldo!!

[@lobitojavi]

respect full inspiration

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you Javier!

[@61bott62]

Nice job well done

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Simon!

[@stuartstephens]

Nice lathe. It's similar in design to my Delta lathe here in the US. It was also a school lathe, my dad was an industrial arts teacher and he got it from the school after it was replaced by newer equipment. I believe mine dates to the 1940s.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Stuart. It's possible the Australian Lathes where made under licence or copied from the US ones. I'd love to find out more.

[@stuartstephens]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious This is the operator's manual for my lathe, from the Vintage Machinery website. It's dated 1944 but I think they made the same model for many years. The headstock is shaped a little different than yours, but the bed, tailstock and tool support appear to be nearly identical. www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/3234.pdf

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Huge thanks Stuart. You are right, nearly identical and this will be very useful - thank you!!

[@barracos2000]

I love your videos 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you Juan!