Kevin, LaBlond is a really great lathe. I have ran many manual brands that size and bigger. All in job shops.
Monark is also a good machine.

Don

Edit: That machine was probably from the 1940's or early 50's.

Last edited by 2-Ton; 07/19/2024 3:05 AM.
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
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1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
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