Ha I had forgotten I had even made this video.? The Lathe for you guys that have not seen it is the one that came out of the carriage house on an estate on Long Island NY about 10 years ago.? This lathe was purchased from the 88 year old son of the original owner who purchased the lathe new in 1917.? It was used to make three new wood spokes for a small front carriage wheel.? Seems the old boy gave up on Horses in 1922 and purchased a car.? That car was still sitting in the Carriage house when Dave Kirk my NY friend went in to pick up the lathe.?

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By the way this lathe is not painted rather this is the first lathe I did in 60% gloss black powder coat.? It’s the closest to Japanning I have been able to do.? The reference to the gear noise is the two mycarda or linen ?board gears that are in the planetary drive that gives the lathe reveres. That’s what is in the large diameter wheel at the left side of the countershaft.? This lathe for all practical per passes is a brand new lathe .? No sign of use or wear on this lathe when I got it.? Just dirty from sitting with a quilt tossed over it for 95 years. The amazing thing is given the climate there was not one spot of rust or patina on any part of the lathe and all unpainted metal was still bright. Dennis

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Hi Alan

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OK you have a Lot 6 or the 8 ? inch swing lathe with a 36 inch bed.? I have two of these myself.? There are no manuals or how to use manual for any of the Daltons least any that we have ever found.? Your best bet on an operational manual is to acquire a copy of how to run a lathe by South Bend lathe.? Much of what you see in this booklet will apply to your Dalton? So did you get the change gears with the lathe?? Also look at the very end of the bed tail stock end and you will find the Lot # and a serial number. Picture is what your lathe looked like when new.?? Dennis

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Hello,

My name is Alan I inherited a Dalton B 6 lathe and am going to go through the restoration process, I am a mechanic by trade and am not a machinist. I received this from an uncle who purchased it from the U.S Navy. He was a machinist mate and learned his military trade on a Dalton lathe in the 1930's. My uncle used to make things on this lathe for my bicycles, go karts and motorcycles. I am hoping that there is some operator/repair manuals available so I can restore and use this lathe. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Alan