New Lathe.

That's awesome! Really liking the drawers too.

Learning new tools is always fun

Ken, that lathe looks like it was made by Atlas for Craftsman,that's a good thing and the stand/ cabinet is just awesome sir.
I made pipes on a 1940's Craftsman 6x12 Dunlap lathe for several years, it was a bugger but, I managed to do it when I was told

A lathe from 1945 that is operational, that is saying something...pretty darn cool!

I have posted threads on Snuff where they are using tools from a couple hundred years old, wood working where many of the tools go back to the last century, and tobacco processing where the machines go back decades...that says something.

Awesome, thanks for sharing this with us.

Looks great, Ken. The drawers are great too. When do you start making pipes?

Running a metal lathe, and fabricating useful tooling, and objects-of-desire can be very rewarding. Watching and learning from You-tube videos will be most useful. You will be surprised at what you can machine and make on a hobby level metal cutting lathe.

If you learn how to accurately center work in an 4-jaw chuck, you'll be able to make pipes from oddly shaped briar blocks. Have fun, and good luck.

Nice looking lathe. Just a suggestion, I’d get rid of the lamppost tool holder and pick up a quick change tool post. It’ll simplify your set up time and make machining much more enjoyable.
I read somewhere in this thread. Someone asked if you could machine wood on a metal lathe. Absolutely! I put a couple of rags that I’ve sprayed with WD40 on the bed to catch the shavings and just have at it.
Enjoy your new to you lathe!!!

Many happy TURNS!

Nice lathe. By this time next year you'll wonder how you did without such a tool.

I urge you with all sincerity to watch video tutorials that show how to set up a lathe and how to operate and use a lathe. You-Tube is a great substitute for "trade school" -with all the available tutorials. Take advantage of the wealth of free, posted information.

Also, join a few "machinists forums"... and ask questions. Most of the old time mechanics/machinists will be eager to give you their tricks of the trade. Check out old-school Mr. Pete/Tubalcain's video series for machinists.

Keep your hands away from the spinning jaws of the chuck(s), and stay clear of the unguarded V-belts....Never wear long sleeves, loose shirts, finger jewelry. If your hair is long....cut it, or, tie it back. Make friends with a machinist, and seek out local scrap-yards for cheap metal supplies. You'll be able to cut/machine steel, aluminum, brass, plastics, woods, etc, with precision. Get a cheap dial-caliper. It will be an invaluable asset when you need to measure thousandths of an inch.

Good luck with the new toy, have fun, be safe. Never!..... let a long piece of bar-stock hang out of the back end of the lathe spindle. It can bend, and then spin like a weed-wacker, maiming and crippling.  Be aware of what you are doing, always.

Good luck with your new treasure. I see many pipe tampers in your future.