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Lathe as delivered
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It all started here - basic lathe stand design drawing
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The stand after welding
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Lathe platform
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First painting of stand - gussets added for rigidity
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Back side of stand after painting - final color
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Lathe platform after final painting
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Completed stand with drawer units installed
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Slide-out chip tray
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Dolly to support the lathe during transport
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Stock Lathe on dolly being lowered into basement.
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On my scissors-lift workbench, ready to lower and enter the shop.
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Lathe moved into shop on workbench
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Using a chain fall attached to the floor joists above to get the lathe off the dolly.
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First step is removal of the cosmoline (rust inhibitor goo)
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Disassembly for paint stripping
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After disassembly
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After CitrusGel paint stripper
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After CitrusGel paint stripper
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After CitrusGel paint stripper
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Masking off for primer coat
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Removed items ready to be stripped of paint
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CitrusGel paint stripper in action on carriage
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After stripping the individual items
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Needle scaler removal of paint on splash guard
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Sanding splash guard
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Rustoleum Etching Primer on splash guard
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Paint for lathe body
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Decided to paint some components silver
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Lathe bed after painting
