Starting to figure out that "maybe" it's more fun improving our lathes, mills and saws than actually making something with them.

The little things we do to make our machines better, faster and prettier. I think for myself anyway I'm having a lot of fun just working on my 3-In-One just to make it perform the way it was designed. Added DC motors, switches, tools to use with are lots of fun to pursue. Looking across the Web there are so many things made or modifications that just were obviously a "labor of love!" If you would like to share a pic of your improvements please do so. Pics inspire all us newbies, and maybe some of the more experienced, to get the brain matter percolating with new ideas! Some of my improvements, so far, are very small but bring a little experience with acquainting me with my lathe/mill-drill. Couple things I did so far are:
Modded Shars tool post to fit smaller compound slide
Cut offset 15/16" wrench for new tool post locking nut
Removed and cleaned apron of all the casting sand and grit
Replaced pivot gear
Polished all gigs
Rounded gib adjustment screws for better fit to gibs
Added work light for chuck work
Replaced lead screw drive pin with brass pin
Bought DC motor for future mod for variable lathe speed