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    Default Craftsman 37" older lathe

    Evening gents.
    I have a very, very old lathe I was given from my father in law which I finally tried to set up in my growing basement shop.
    Alas, it was not working out well as rust had seized the tail stock and the head unit seemed a solid shaft with a live centre and no morse taper or accessory options mounting capability.
    I just tonight found this older craftsman 55-4507-2 on kijiji and got it for $60.
    No manual or accessories with it but I still have the 8 pcs turning tool set my dear departed father in law gave me years back in their original box. I think those were 5 times the price I paid for the lathe when he purchased them years ago.
    this model looks like it can be used over the bed, or on the other side as there is a threaded bolt sticking out of the case that looks like it could hold a face plate.
    (under the red cap on the left of the picture)
    any help with info on this unit, accessories available, etc, will be appreciated.
    i haven't turned wood in 30 years but I am looking forward to picking it up once more.
    Cheers.
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