Saddle

I started work on the saddle today. I have most of the paint stripped off. I pulled the oilers. I didn't want to have to mask around them and, besides, the oil channels need a good cleaning, anyway. They are 5/16" diameter press fit and MSC Industrial has them for $0.87 each, so I figure it's worth it just to have some that look new, anyway.

I'm saving up a list to order, so I went ahead and started in on the saddle even though I've not placed the bed on the pedestals, yet. I figure the saddle will need some parts as well. The casting is rough in places and will need to be smoothed out. I'm probably not going to worry about lapping until I get it on the lathe.