1. Rivett 918s Cabinet Paint

    Decided the cabinet was too far gone even for me:)  I generally like the as found paint but this was pretty far gone.  Leaving the lathe alone (for now).  To do that correct it would have to be taken down which is something I don't have in me at the moment.  Lathe is working good so leaving well enough alone.

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  2. Greenfield Tap and Die (GTD) 1/2" Self Opening Die Head

    Not to be confused (as I did in earlier post) to the Geometric Die Heads.  After much digging around I have found tons of Geometric Die Heads, a few odd brands but nothing like the GTD one pictured below.

    This GTD version seems to be adjustable over a particular range of diameters.  The markings on the chasers (the only ones with it) say 18 18.  Typical Type D chasers are specific to diameter and tpi - say 5/16-18 for instance.  This GTD version is marked 1/2" so basically the 18 18 chasers would be useful for 5/16-18 and not much else I am afraid.

    The D type chasers are available, yet to find the J Hook looking ones that are used in the GTD Model.

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  3. Trial Run on Geometric Die Head

    Took apart and cleaned up this odd ball Geometric Head....on the hunt for chasers now.  The chasers in it are odd.  They say 18 18.  From what a can gather the head is adjustable so it can do 18 tpi on a range of sizes...5/16 the only one useful?

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