I know you're quite humble about your skilll level but you really did a great job on this. Very methodical. Well done.

And it will last you another 75 years. Time well spent!

I have exactly the same lathe as you. In Aus they called it a Colchester Student MK1 circa 1958 and mine has the same worn out apron and saddle. I’ve been putting this repair off for some time and you’ve just become my inspiration. Thank you!

Incredibly satisfying repair/refit/upgrade

My kind of fix. You made it better than it was originally.

Feed screw is the name.great job.

Getting all those measurement correctly first shot is pretty impressive. I wired a 7 pin trailer connector correctly first time like 6 months ago and I’m still living off that high. Couldn’t imagine doing that like you did

I learned in high school on one just like this! But never did anything with it. I guess I used one like it in the late 80s when I was working in a factory but only one day! Then they put me back in welding the bastards! The boss was a mean prick!

Power feed shaft. So measure the shaft centres to find the original bush centres. Build up the wall with braze and rebore. The updated oil ports have sprung loaded balls which you should be able to source new. The oil specified would be Shell Tellus which is hydraulic oil.

Excellent work here sir! This is the content I subscribed for.

Nice job, once again your persistence pays off. Those more modern oilers with the spring balls and the new felt should keep all your working smoothly for years to come. I am impressed how your measurements were spot on and in the end the gears meshed perfectly.

Nice work!  You did a great job!!

Nice repair. I'm always a bit intimidated until I just start tearing into it.

I swear Spanky, you can fix anything. Great Job!!!

Great video thanks for sharing, nice lathe . Them are really good lathes and looks like you did a great job there and will last you your lifetime!

Maybe the previous lathe machinist didn't have a Bridgeport or vertical mill to drill out the carriage lever housing? You did it right with bushings and it will serve you well!

Great tip for the oil can, thanks👍

ma, im really digging your content! great stuff, great delivery!

Great repair! You got a new machine now to wear out .

I should have taken machine shop in high school. ❤❤❤