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Hi All, Thanks for the comments and praise! Hopefully, the completed project will live up to it! Next bit done! Below should be a before after shot of the tool rest. I've used a Hammerite paint the texture helps hide any blemishes! I am now working on the treadle plate.

Hello All, I have finished the first bit!, one of the tailstocks. Below should be a before and after shot. I've gone with a darker green ( had the pot of paint already). I've used both a dip and a paste rust remover (after lot's of elbow grease) and they've done a very good job. Next should be...

Hi Tam, Just followed your link. Looks to be the right one. Thanks. Will study the information. regards Richard

Hi All, Thanks for the welcomes. I have updated my profile and hosted photos with Flickr. Following the guide in the forum they should appear below, hope it works. It did for the preview. There is a label on the flywheel casing with "LARVI~ there is a tear at this point. I assumed it was LARVIN...

Hi Andrew, Thanks for the welcome. When it's done I'll post a before and after picture. regards Rich

Hello All, I have just bought a MK3 Larvin Lathe in desperate need of some TLC. It is a treadle Lathe. It does in fact work (turn), but is very rusty and neglected. I hope to restore it to it's former glory. I would love any information on this lathe and if anyone has any plans or manuals I...