Who’s Jon Galt? asked:


My wife’s grandmother cleaned out the garage. She gave me several antique carpentry tools. Some will be polished and hung on the wall. Others, like this Craftsmen lathe, I want to play with.

I have no clue how to even begin with this thing. Unfortunately, Grandpa passed on many years ago, so no help there. Any websites or tips from personal experience are welcomed and appreciated.

I’m a carpenter by trade. I am not completely ignorant about woodworking. But a lathe is one toy I have never played with.