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RE: Finished up a lathe restore - daddo - 11-22-2020 (11-22-2020, 09:15 AM)SceneryMaker Wrote: That looks beautiful The only problem I see is that there are no chips on it! I'll be cutting some projects soon. Waiting for winter to get here. The weather has warmed back up so I have to finish up projects around the house while I still can before it gets cold. RE: Finished up a lathe restore - TDKPE - 11-25-2020 (11-21-2020, 06:47 AM)MichaelMouse Wrote: Countershaft if you think that 650 (verified by sheave ratios?) is too much for faceplate work. I've never seen a single-phase motor at 900 rpm (8-pole). 1200 rpm (6-pole) is a little uncommon, but they're out there. I had one, 1/2 hp 1200 rpm, on my Delta 1460, but switched to a 1 hp three-phase 1800 rpm with inverter drive. Now I can get it down to a crawl, and being three-phase, I can overspeed it a bit without worry. Soft-start is nice, too. I set the belt ratio for the type of work, like high speed for small spindle work, and low for bowl or other large diameter, and just use the speed control for the whole project. Very convenient. RE: Finished up a lathe restore - badwhiskey - 11-27-2020 Wowsa, that looks great! . RE: Finished up a lathe restore - Stwood_ - 11-27-2020 Looks fantastic. Very nice work. RE: Finished up a lathe restore - Timberwolf - 11-28-2020 (11-19-2020, 11:18 PM)daddo Wrote: According to the serial number, it was made in the mid to late 40's. .............................. Are you going to install oil cups or zerk fittings on the headstock bearings...? RE: Finished up a lathe restore - daddo - 11-29-2020 (11-28-2020, 01:08 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: .............................. Both bearings are metal sealed. I did remove the seals to flush the bearings out with high pressure then dry and grease them lightly before re- installing the seals. One bearing is questionable, so I am replacing it. I managed to find an angular type bearing replacement in MM. If for any reason the new bearing(s) can't be found, I will have to modify the head to accept modern 7000 series bearings or try roller tapered bearings. A big job I prefer not to have to do. I'd rather just start turning. RE: Finished up a lathe restore - daddo - 12-10-2020 I replaced the questionable bearing which they don't make anymore.. I went with a 25x52mm 7205 bearing which is a more popular size. I had to turn the shaft down to .9835", but from now on, this bearing can be replaced with no problems. All is quiet now. |