Will:
Yes Will I was very concerned. I was in the pickup, pulling it so the truck driver could get the liftgate up so I didn't see it go over. But since I am a pilot I learned not to get distracted about problems. I immediately got busy trying to get in upright and into the shop. It was a real job but once we got it in the shop on the concrete it was pretty easy to handle. I also have an 1100# winch that I used to pull it into the shop. Then I lifted it off its pallet and onto two 1000# movers dollies into the room I wanted to put it in. Then I assembled the base, lifted the lathe with the engine hoist and slid the base under it. I had already attached the base to the 4x6's for feet. I think it is too short for me anyway.
Trying to learn what all the dials and levers do and have checked tailstock alignment and ran the break-in procedure that Ray recommended. Right now I'm making a new nut with handle for the top of the QCTP. I don't like using a crescent wrench. I made one for my G0602 and like it very much.
I hope to learn lots more from you guys on this forum
Bob
Bob, great job & good to hear a happy ending!
D1-4 chuck system. The marks are not very clear on mine.
I borrowed this pic from another machinist buddy of mine, different lathe but is a D1-cam lock spindle as well. I didn't have a need to do it to mine but the colored mark makes it real easy to see the position.
If you meant that the arrow stamps that are on your spindle are not that visible, they aren't that important as long as you know where to set the cam. 12:00 for open, & between 3:00 - 5:00 locked is sufficent. Be sure to check the height of the cam lock studs & adjust as necessary before actually using the chucks & faceplate. The cam lock studs usually have a groove on them. Adjust the groove so it lines up flush with the surface of the backplate, then adjust as needed after checking for proper lock up.
You can also make a mark on you spindle to use as reference for #1 like I did below. But before doing so, look at the tip of the nose at the taper, one of the holes may be marked (red paint on mine) & that might be what the factory used for reference but I'm not for sure. It seemed that way on my lathe.
And reposition in each hole to check for the lowest runout. I'm sure Ray probably covers all this in his spindle thread. I use a Thomson linear shaft to check for runout, pictured below. The diameter of the shaft is best to be close to the size of the chuck's through hole or you can use about the same size that you will be working with most commonly if that applies. As long as it's thick enough not to deflect easy. I use 1.5" for the lathe & 7/8" for the mill. I also use 1" sometimes as most of what I make is about 1"
Right now I'm making a new nut with handle for the top of the QCTP. I don't like using a crescent wrench. I made one for my G0602 and like it very much.
That will be a great addition. I've seen plenty of people make those & it looks very convenient. I still prefer to just use a wrench that I bought specifically for my SQCTP that sits on the right side of the chip pan at all times. Here it is when everything was brand spanking new.
