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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 17:54:41 GMT -5
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 18:35:40 GMT -5
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 18:37:01 GMT -5
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 18:43:47 GMT -5
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 18:45:35 GMT -5
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 19:14:34 GMT -5
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 19:18:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2011 19:44:17 GMT -5
On the damaged gear I noticed every other tooth was chipped.
What projects do you have in mind for it...?
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 17, 2011 19:49:01 GMT -5
None in particular...just adding it to my "thing's I think I need" I was looking at Harbor Freight lathe's last year. It took to much money to get above a 12" lathe. I am in hopes I can get another replacement gear. If not I wonder If I can change it out with another of the gears in the crate. Another large problem is getting it home  Drop |
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Post by Rifleman on Jul 18, 2011 6:34:14 GMT -5
I think that is really cool. Wish I had a lathe and a milling machine and a clue on how to use it.
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Post by cuda on Jul 18, 2011 7:02:37 GMT -5
What did you have to pay for it and what size is the center bore? Nice old lathe. The gear if there is not one in the box check EBay or go to Practical Machinest they have a lathe forum with a lot of info. They have online manuals for old machines that might be able to help you out too.
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 18, 2011 17:42:05 GMT -5
I gave $400 for it and all the extra's.... I looked at some restored on some other site's... If I can leave it alone long enough that would be really cool. Those one's looked brand new..... But we'll have to see.
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Post by rossman40 on Jul 18, 2011 17:57:09 GMT -5
The lathe to get is a South Bend heavy 10 with it's 1.375" spindle bore. They can be had for around $1000 but I've seen them go at auction for over $3K when the bidding gets hot. One smith I know has a big lathe (13X40) but 95% of his lathe work he uses his 24" heavy 10.
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Post by Richard on Jul 18, 2011 18:24:12 GMT -5
Russel...............Don't look too bad. I would bet if you just "Googled" spare parts for your model lathe, that you would come up with plenty of suppliers. I know there is one in Vermont.........just can't think of the name  I see you got a steady rest which can be very useful. The tool post was as I suspected..........the "rocker type". They work, just not convenient to change tool bits. I would get it cleaned up, a fresh coat of paint, get that gear replaced and have some fun with it. My first was somewhat similar. I don't know how much you know about operating them? If you are completely new, you will need some books or a little instruction. The South Bend's we had at the Vo-Tech were more like engine lathes rather than benchtops. Probably like the one Rossman was talking about. You can definitely do a lot of smaller projects on that one. Did you check the runout on the headstock? Have fun, do some learning and then you will have a better idea of what you might want for a longer term lathe. Good luck and give me a call if you want to BS about it ;D Richard |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 18, 2011 19:05:34 GMT -5
I didnt have a way to check the runout.. But the endplay seemed tight. It will be a good tool to se eif I want to go further ... with it. I dont think I would have any trouble getting my money back out of it further down the road. But it will give me "tinkertime" .
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Richard I sent you a PM... I will give you a call in a day or 2
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 24, 2011 10:44:16 GMT -5
Gotg it home yesterday... Found several teeth missing of of back gear... Looking on Ebay found one starting bid $24 and a complete assy..buy it now $139...looks like another expensive hobby.... lol I guess I will learn to do better research from now on...Oh well here we go again. Drop |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 25, 2011 20:26:53 GMT -5
I bought the $139 assy..looked the best anyway. Got me a new gear cover also.... like assembling parts for a new gun...lol
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Post by rossman40 on Jul 27, 2011 11:09:51 GMT -5
Sounds about right, I spent over $200 and a lot of elbow grease before I turned a part.
Look for a cheap magnetic base dial indicator. I also use a motorcycle wrist pin as a standard to check things. Then there are other old-timer tricks to check your tailstock alignment and various other items. Youtube can be a big help. Probly the biggest time saver is a quick change tool post.
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 30, 2011 16:58:11 GMT -5
new back gear installed today...running much better now... 2 teeth gone and 2 chipped on the old gear. I think I will take it to a machine shop and see the cost to repair it for a back up just in case.  |
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I see you got a steady rest which can be very useful. The tool post was as I suspected..........the "rocker type". They work, just not convenient to change tool bits. I would get it cleaned up, a fresh coat of paint, get that gear replaced and have some fun with it. My first was somewhat similar. I don't know how much you know about operating them? If you are completely new, you will need some books or a little instruction. The South Bend's we had at the Vo-Tech were more like engine lathes rather than benchtops. Probably like the one Rossman was talking about. You can definitely do a lot of smaller projects on that one. Did you check the runout on the headstock? Have fun, do some learning and then you will have a better idea of what you might want for a longer term lathe. Good luck and give me a call if you want to BS about it ;D