This is my first foray into metal work, but have been interested for quite a while and couldn't pass up on the price.

Looks like it may have been run into or dropped, as the cross slide handle is bent and the tailstock is destroyed. The 3 phase motor may be fried as well, but will be checking that later. Some dings on the ways, but the wear doesn't feel too deep with the finger nail test. All gears are meshing well, longitudinal and cross feeds working well with hand cranking.

Does the tailstock look repairable? I rotated the crack to show the damage, but it does fit back in place well.

Any advice and feedback very much appreciated as I am a total newbie. Slowly reading through the Text Book of Turning.

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