We unload this from trailer tomorrow. It is a fully-working Leblond 19" "Regal" engine lathe, from in think 1960s. Engine means it is motor-powered. I'd been looking for a reasonably-priced used one about this size for some time and now have one with some of the most essential accessories. It goes to the biz because we have the 3-phase 208 volts there that's needed to run it. This was one of the last items on my tools want list.
I saw one go under scrap a couple years ago. With many attachments. None of the bidders in the crowd were prepared to move it.
Now that is cool - A LeBLOND Machinist lathe with thread cutting settings!! , not an Oliver wood working lathe like I have: Bought this out of a Cleveland Heights wood working wood shop when they closed it down - I checked it out on the Oliver website and I'm pretty sure the serial # classified it as built in 1939!! Still works wonderful - but had to buy a new leather belt for it!! FANTASTIC!! I had to build my 3 phase converter to run my entire shop but as long as you have 3 phase power it will be so easy to wire in!! I also have my Bridgeport, 20 DD Oliver sander, Oliver 20" bandsaw, and Oliver 18"Planer wired into the same 3 phase power system!!!
Sorry - didn't have a pic of my Oliver in my barn - but this pic is when I bought it 10 years ago, 2000$ - I though it was a good deal as it works wonderful and the bearings are great - just keep them oiled!!
Maybe should have said electric motor powered. Motor pully has v-belts to the gearbox pully then it is all steel gears.
All I can add is "Boys and their toys!!!!" But I'm also sure you both will and do use them well!! Enjoy gentlemen!!!
