w00t!
I just added a bunch more photos, in the OP, that the wife took, of the arrival. I was amazed she came out and took photos, since she hasn't wanted anything to do with this whole thing. Women, never have figured them out.
OMG! That is one serious looking piece of machinery!
Watch out, the chips are gonna be flyin soon! 
Very nice Justin, congratulations… it’s a BOY! lol
I hope you will be an exception, it would be a shame to wait 60 years for a lathe and then die just 2 years after you got one!
The entire planet has been on pins and needles right with you(well, at least a few people around the world anyways), excitement abounds.
Justin, none of us have ever figured women out, and I doubt we ever will.
thanks for all the updates and letting us follow you along this ride! :cowboy_hat_face:
08/06/15 Final video of the lathe being installed, posted in the OP. Short and sweet, easy as could be.
No worries, I will make sure to leave it to another BLF member in my will, so it continues on.
First lathe mod in the works, photos in the bottom of the OP.
ORSM!
Bring on the lathe pron.
Seriously, though, thanks for inviting us along on the journey. I fear that I’m gonna learn enough to want one of these beasts.
Hey there Old-Lumens. Thrilled you have all these new tools and machinery. Having been in the CNC machinery industry going on 25 years, I have accumulated a number of items that I think you may have a need for or may be helpful to have. I’d like to put a little care package together for you. I love your work and understand having the proper tool makes life easier especially the custom work. A gift from me to you if you will PM me your address to where I can send the package to. Love my custom Mag you did for me, friends are envious. 
LumenTodd
Magnets to hold it in place or a long pin(coat hanger) replacing the hinge pins?
very cool justin!
i am jealous! 
How did the lathe get to be moved from the floor to the bench top — by O-L all by himself?
OL is constantly updating the OP with new info. How he did it “by himself” is outlined there
(OL is appending all new info to the first post)
Glad to see you got your lathe!
Just watched your vids.. and it surely sounds like someone is having a great time....!!