New Clausing 6913 - Gear box engagement lever fixed!!!!

I'm pretty sure the spanner is for the nose protector.
is this spindle a cam type of lathe, or is the chuck threaded on
Not a clue. Will have to look after lunch. Will try to figure it out later.
 
We have a PDF of a 6900 Series manual in Downloads. It covers installation, operation and parts. When you get time, please compare it to what Clausing sent you, including what the first and last pages are. The one that we have is not quite complete. Whomever scanned it did not include the front cover, And ends abruptly at page 38. According to the TOC, some Tables followed the Accessories section.

As a general statement, none of the machine manufacturers whose manuals I have seen were very good about writing detailed instructions for disassembly or assembly. Atlas (after they had bought Clausing) did do a few of what they called Technical Bulletins on the Atlas machines. Perhaps they did some for the Clausing badged machines as well.

As far as collets go, first thing that you need to do (and should do even if you never decide to buy any collets) is to determine what size collets your Collet Attachment fits. One way to start doing this is to determine what the thread in the ID of the draw tube is (major diameter and threads per inch). Then in a table of collet dimensions, find the collet or collets that use that thread. Then confirm by measuring the ID and nose angle of the collet adapter that fits in your spindle nose.
 
Hello. I'm new to the forum and new to lathes. Bought an atlas 3950( and everything I could find for it) and have been having a blast with it!!! I just purchased a clausing 6913 for 400.00. They wanted 300.00 but I figured it was worth more than that so I gave a little extra to them. "They wanted it to go to a good home and put a few bucks in the trust fund" A friend of mine passed away and it was his. I have very little experience with lathes and have some questions on it. I need a few more posts to put pictures out there so if I spam this thread a little bit I apologize in advance. I cant even plug it in yet, need to get my electrician over here to see what we have. Any pro's and cons you guys know of with this lathe? Once I get enough posts Ill put some pics out and see what you guys can tell me. Thank you.
I like that lathe I have been looking for one just like it
I have found a few .
It should be a 14" swing 48" center to center
I like the taper attachment you have on it to
Most of them you find don't have the taper attachment .
A three phase motor is good to
Is yours it three phase
 
Hello. I'm new to the forum and new to lathes. Bought an atlas 3950( and everything I could find for it) and have been having a blast with it!!! I just purchased a clausing 6913 for 400.00. They wanted 300.00 but I figured it was worth more than that so I gave a little extra to them. "They wanted it to go to a good home and put a few bucks in the trust fund" A friend of mine passed away and it was his. I have very little experience with lathes and have some questions on it. I need a few more posts to put pictures out there so if I spam this thread a little bit I apologize in advance. I cant even plug it in yet, need to get my electrician over here to see what we have. Any pro's and cons you guys know of with this lathe? Once I get enough posts Ill put some pics out and see what you guys can tell me. Thank you.
Welcome to the Hobby Machinist
I am new to
 
I found where the spindle wrench goes- It fits the "Face Plate Nut" Not sure if its left or right hand thread on the nut. Cant tell.

I'm not sure if its a threaded or tapered spindle yet(thinking if I got the face plate nut loose I could get the chuck off and figure that out) I did however look at the 2 jaw chuck(what are they used for? Something special? Seen 3 or more jaw chucks, but never a two) and it is tapered with a keyway in it so I assume the spindle is tapered. The 2 jaw has right hand male threads on it.

The manual I have is identical to the manual in the download section except for one page showing the base is in mine twice instead of just once in your manual. Collets I will look into later. No need for them that I'm aware for me right now but would like to know what they are. I would be happy to email the manual I have if you want. Send me your address in a PM.

The motor is 3 phase(at least that what it says on the plate, I'm a mechanic, not an electrician so if I'm lying its certainly not intentional:) )
I believe it is a 14 x 48. I just got it unloaded last night and work is in the way of doing anything with it so I'm sure there will be more questions later. LOTS of cleaning to do on it.
Will put a pic up of specs on electrical box shortly.
 
I found where the spindle wrench goes- It fits the "Face Plate Nut" Not sure if its left or right hand thread on the nut. Cant tell.

I'm not sure if its a threaded or tapered spindle yet(thinking if I got the face plate nut loose I could get the chuck off and figure that out) I did however look at the 2 jaw chuck(what are they you used for? Something special? Seen 3 or more jaw chucks, but never a two) and it is tapered with a keyway in it so I assume the spindle is tapered. The 2 jaw has right hand male threads on it.

The manual I have is identical to the manual in the download section except for one page showing the base is in mine twice instead of just once in your manual. Collets I will look into later. No need for them that I'm aware for me right now but would like to know what they are. I would be happy to email the manual I have if you want. Send me your address in a PM.

The motor is 3 phase(at least that what it says on the plate, I'm a mechanic, not an electrician so if I'm lying its certainly not intentional:) )
I believe it is a 14 x 48. I just got it unloaded last night and work is in the way of doing anything with it so I'm sure there will be more questions later. LOTS of cleaning to do on it.
Will put a pic up of specs on electrical box shortly.
I think you have the L-OO taper on that chuck
That big spanner wrench should fit the nut on your
Head stock spindle
 
Since nobody answered #6 yet. It’s the slave cylinder with hydraulic hose for the vari drive. And #3 is the hand wheel that goes onto the back end of the head stock spindle. In post #12 you have your hand on the spindle clutch. Up is to engage the spindle, in the middle is neutral and down is for brake. And a note on that handle; that lathe handle has a history of being finicky and not staying in the up position! You might need to repair and or adjust it. Same note on the vari drive sleeve set-up. AND YOU GOT A SCREAMING DEAL, YOU SUCK!
 
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You got the best deal I have ever seen next to
Free or a you can have it if you just come and get it

I knew it was a good deal but, I'm starting to think its better than I imagined. No clue what they are worth to be honest. I know its more than I gave them though. One thing about it though is the guy that passed and owned it, wanted it to go to a good home. My thoughts, kind of like giving your favorite dog to somebody, only certain people are worthy of it. He was a VERY picky perfectionist(all meant in a good way) I have big shoes to fill for his standards but I'm going to do my best to make him proud. I cant even run it yet but its already a member of the family. :) That's part of the reason I want help from here. The 3950 I bought was used before it even had its own designated spot. This new one I'm actually kind of nervous turning it on!(not that I can anyway, no 220 yet in the shop, still waiting for my electrician buddy to stop by and see what I need to do) If I do something, like have a setting wrong, this thing looks like it will shred things up. The 3950 would slip a belt in the same case and a lot less dangerous.

The electrical add on's are a concern to me. I was told the original owner had some issues with it. Just knowing the original owner, if .005 was within spec, he'd want it at .0005. So I'm thinking if the electrical boxes make it work with single phase correctly, it may be fine for me, but wasn't close enough for him(hope that makes sense) The guy literally used to work for Martin Marietta and built parts for the space shuttle. I think the word precise was not a strong enough word for him :)
 
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