Gallery of Restorations

[algale]

The restoration is fantastic! What is the dust deflector/collector made of?

[RFGuy]

Mike,

Looks good. After you have used it awhile, let us know how your dust collector shroud for it works out, or if you would change anything for a 2nd revision. Looks really good though IMHO.

[Mike]

Algale- shroud made from a livestock tank-
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/produ ... ility-tank

[Mike]

RF Guy- turned a couple bowls and so far works well. The shroud holds a lot so what’s not sucked up is easily sucked up with loose 4” hose as I move along. The finer dust is well taken care of and that was my biggest concern. I make changes all the time, on everything it seems like. If I change for the better….will post modification:-)

[BuckeyeDennis]

Oh yea, that’s a beauty! The polished mechanicals remind me of some of Skip’s restorations. The butcher-block bench is also a nice touch, and I especially like the matching lower shelf suspended from threaded rods.

[tfrayne]

My 1956 greenie very nearly done. I wanted to set this up as a dedicated lathe, and use my 520 for everything else. I made a few upgrades:

1 1/8hp motor
poly V belt
2 bearing quill
510 carriage

I wanted the 510 carriage so that I can install ShopSmith's Universal Tool Rest. I haven't gotten that yet.

I did get a Nova ProTek chuck. Then I used it to make a wooden handle to allow me to hand turn the shaft as needed. I figure if the hub acts as a heat sink, a face plate will be a better heat sink.

I'm temporarily borrowing the 520 tool rest from the other machine until I spring for the new tool rest. That package will be a tad pricey and my have to wait until after the holidays.

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[algale]

Nice job! This is by far my favorite color scheme. If I ever repaint my 520....

[DLB]

Looks great! Did you choose the SS touch up paint? If not, what is it? The detail work on the speed control is excellent.

- David

[tfrayne]

I used the paint from ShopSmith. For the speed control I used a polishing compound and a Dremmel tool. This machine did not come with a tailstock (or a 510 carriage for that matter.)

I found both on eBay rather easily. Grey to green was pretty simple. When I get my Universal Tool Rest, it will also go green.

I have an idea for a butcher board style pedestal that will raise the whole machine up to a better wood turning height while adding weight and stability. I would clamp the feet to the pedestal somehow and have retractable casters so it could be moved if needed, but sit directly on the floor when in use. I also plan to use the accessory stand on my 520 as a template to make one that will be designed to hold wood turning specific items such as the chuck, chisels, etc.

[jpdalton]

My 1956 greenie very nearly done.

Really well done!