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  1. 03-14-2013, 8:24 PM #16
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    So no playing in the cement,Oh Darn
    Think your going to have a ball just figuring out the operation of this thing.
    Have fun and keep us posted and pictures to.
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  2. 03-14-2013, 8:51 PM #17
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    I saw it up in Cleveland. I spent several days trying to justify buying it. I'm really glad you went for it. Please keep us all constantly posted. That is a very special lathe! Congratulations
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  3. 03-14-2013, 8:52 PM #18
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    Phase converter? or do you have three phase already. That baby is going to need some juice.
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  4. 03-14-2013, 9:58 PM #19
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    Dennis - I seem to remember several posts from you complaining about your Ridgid walking across the floor when you tried to spin an off balance blank. Do you think you may have over compensated just a little?

    That's just a little jealousy speaking. You're going to have a ball with that monster.

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  5. 03-14-2013, 10:12 PM #20
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    Congrats Dennis, don't think you're going to have to worry about vibration with this one. Can't wait to see the rest of the pics
    When you approach the lathe you have "the plan", after your first catch you have "the intent".- P. Harbeck
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  6. 03-14-2013, 10:41 PM #21
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    Alright!!! Now that's what I call "old arn"! Sweet!
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  7. 03-15-2013, 8:03 AM #22
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    That's a mean-lookin' piece of iron. Congrats and enjoy!
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  8. 03-15-2013, 3:05 PM #23
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    30" is a big one. Looks like it is nice shape, too. I'm going to guess that it has good speed control already, but a vfd might help (assuming it is 3 phase). You would probably be able to find an owners manual over at owwm.org. Don't think there is one posted on owwm.com, but some of the members might email you one. There have been a few Oliver 20's posted there recently, and you may be able to find sources for tooling there. I am definitely envious. Those look like pretty incredible lathes, though I've not seen on in real life personally.
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  9. 03-15-2013, 3:28 PM #24
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    My question: What size Morse Taper is that?
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    Man, you're gonna be able to make some killer pens with that!

    Congrats! And thanks for saving an old work horse...
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  11. 03-15-2013, 6:58 PM #26
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    Awesome find! Enjoy your new lathe.
    Hard to picture outgrowing that one.
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  12. 03-15-2013, 8:01 PM #27
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    Hi All. The lathe is resting comfortably in my garage. What a beast. It took 3 hours to drive there, then 3 hours to drive home, then 4 hours to unload it. Needless to say, we took our time. I am whipped and will post pix tomorrow. Cheers, D.
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  13. 03-15-2013, 9:12 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis Nagle View Post
    Hi All. The lathe is resting comfortably in my garage. What a beast. It took 3 hours to drive there, then 3 hours to drive home, then 4 hours to unload it. Needless to say, we took our time. I am whipped and will post pix tomorrow. Cheers, D.
    Tomorrow? Why do tomorrow what needs to be done today? Congrats on the "new" lathe!
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  14. 03-16-2013, 1:55 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis Nagle View Post
    Hi All. The lathe is resting comfortably in my garage. What a beast. It took 3 hours to drive there, then 3 hours to drive home, then 4 hours to unload it. Needless to say, we took our time. I am whipped and will post pix tomorrow. Cheers, D.
    10 hours well spent but this do not account for the hours that you took to load the lathe
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  15. 03-16-2013, 2:14 PM #30
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    Um, we are WELL into "tomorrow" and still no pics. You really know how to keep a guy (a GROUP of guys) on the edge of their seats, don't you?
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