Hi folks
here is a video of my (new to me) PM-1228VF-LB Lathe, it's been in the background of a few of my videos, but never the focus. I received this about 6 weeks ago from a machinery dealer that got it via the family of the fellow who bought it new along with quite a load of accessories. I was quite blessed to get the lathe with all the extra goodies that can add to the cost very quickly. this is the last "Major" piece of the desired machinery puzzle that I was hoping to acquire before I retired. I want a 5-C collet chuck for it but, Precision Matthews is out of stock for this item currently.
A little better explanation of the operation of the gear selector lever.
how I built the reversing lever
the quick change blet levers