Well, I actually found at least three/four layers of different paint when started to disassemble and clean the lathe.
The first layer is black (japanning ? ) , then there is a thick layer of brown, than a light grey and at last the green.
Scraping the change gear cover I found maybe the model of the lathe, the brass plate reports a generic seven inches lathe but there is actually another write hidden underside that claims TYPE B-4 (see picture for a better understanding).
As you can see from the pictures, the tail stock is missing its back cover and the hand wheel as well so I guess should machining a new one.
Does anybody has a picture or drawing of the missing piece (with dimensions would be great) ? Is there any bearing?
Thanks,
ciao
Andrea
