[SEL] New toy

[Mike Royster]

Can't wait to see what comes out of the shop now!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jbcast at charter.net>
To: <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:54 PM
Subject: [SEL] New toy


> I've always said that my lathe wasn't my limiting factor, now more so than 
> ever. I found a "new" lathe. It's a Wade 8A Precision Lathe, probably 
> manufactured in the early 50's. This model was produced from 1919 to 1959, 
> they made 850 in 40 years, mine is # 569. It's variable speed with a tach, 
> 0-2000rpms, came with a set of round collets from 1/32 to 1". I want to 
> get an operators manual, but I have to catch my breath first, wasn't the 
> best time to buy this but I didn't want to miss it. Pictures of the lathe 
> should be at the site below.
>
> http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/jbcast/?action=view&current=MVC-022S-1.jpg
> http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/jbcast/?action=view&current=MVC-021S-1.jpg
> http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/jbcast/?action=view&current=MVC-020S-2.jpg
>
> Here's a site that talks a little about it.
>
> http://www.lathes.co.uk/wade/page12.html
>
> J.B. Castagnos
> Belle Rose, LA
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