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It's official, the lathe is finally up and running and turns material. love this thing!
I got this lathe in pretty rough shape and put quite a bit of work into it (more so than I expected to), but all in all it's where I want it to be. the cog belt seems to be introducing some noise at the moment, but maybe after it get used to it's new home it'll soften down, or if not I'll try to look for replacement at a later date (any pointers to suitable replacements would be appreciated).
the reconditioning process was blogged here if anyone is interested:
https://sites.google.com/site/metworx/clausing-4902
And here are some before and after pics:
compound:
Tailstock:
apron:
Quadrant:
Motor:
Intermediate Shaft:
Headstock:
Bed/Chip Tray:
And the whole thing:
Cuts like butter. now just need to mill, bore and thread a nut for the QCTP to fit it on the compound.
Thanks for reading,
Sharon
I got this lathe in pretty rough shape and put quite a bit of work into it (more so than I expected to), but all in all it's where I want it to be. the cog belt seems to be introducing some noise at the moment, but maybe after it get used to it's new home it'll soften down, or if not I'll try to look for replacement at a later date (any pointers to suitable replacements would be appreciated).
the reconditioning process was blogged here if anyone is interested:
https://sites.google.com/site/metworx/clausing-4902
And here are some before and after pics:
compound:
Tailstock:
apron:
Quadrant:
Motor:
Intermediate Shaft:
Headstock:
Bed/Chip Tray:
And the whole thing:
Cuts like butter. now just need to mill, bore and thread a nut for the QCTP to fit it on the compound.
Thanks for reading,
Sharon