Information on a Woodland lathe I acquired...

[PhantomGlassCreation]

Does anyone know of a resource that can help me get information about a Woodland Lathe model 53-50 that I recently acquired?

[somewhere]

Does anyone know of a resource that can help me get information about a Woodland Lathe model 53-50 that I recently acquired?

He hasn't made any lathes in many years. They were solid built well engineered machines. What do you want to know?

[PhantomGlassCreation]

If it were possible.. I would like to know the history of the machine. Serial number is still on the machine. I would also like to get a schematic of the parts on the machine.
The lathe seems to run true, but I have not put it to the test quite yet. She needs a good cleaning and greasing before i can put her back in service.

Thanks for the reply

[somewhere]

If it were possible.. I would like to know the history of the machine. Serial number is still on the machine. I would also like to get a schematic of the parts on the machine. The lathe seems to run true, but I have not put it to the test quite yet. She needs a good cleaning and greasing before i can put her back in service. Thanks for the reply <img src="http://www.talkglass.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=90214"/>

Not much history archived on these machines. No schematics even when they were new. If you need parts or want it serviced I would contact Warner Siegel @ Warner Lathes. I think Warner bought woodland out back in the day but could be mistaken. He is the last of the guys I know that service these machines. They were built well but what you have is a larger machine that can be thrown out of tune by moving. You have gibs on the head stock and tail stock that can be adjusted to bring back to true.

[PhantomGlassCreation]

Thank you for what information you have! I am assuming the gibs are adjuster screws on the face of the chuck?