Upgraded To A Presto 8C

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Upgraded To A Presto 8C

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Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:48 pm

Drove for 14 hours each way to pick up this beauty this weekend... Upgraded from a K8 to a 8C... apparently a prototype and only two known to exist.

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Re: Upgraded To A Presto 8C

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Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:06 pm

You should be real happy with this choice. I had an 8C and it was my second most favorite of many presto lathes I have had. I made modifications of mine for 45 plus the 78 and 33 speeds, vacuum table hold down, swarf (thread) removal, and hot stylus.

PM me if you need any help.

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Re: Upgraded To A Presto 8C

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Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:18 pm

Nice.. yeah I have a 45rpm adapter and having a new screw made for micro groove since we could not figure out the complicated pulley system. I have a vacuum plate but no clue how to connect it etc. I will probably PM you. thanks!
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