New to me Hendey 14 x 30

Today I had the time to put my tailstock back together and make some test cuts. I need to come up with something bigger for a toolpost. I used my BXA on it today but it's not big enough. After cutting a center in the 4 jaw I mounted a piece of .750 bar on centers and dialed the tailstock in. I was only cutting about 6". It had about 0.0003 taper after a few adjustments on the tailstock. I was going to level it before doing any test cuts but my level is only 12" long. It won't span the ways. I am going to have to find a precision bar about 14" long to set the level on. Regardless, I'm happy with the first cuts.20170719_063009.jpg 20170722_123536.jpg 20170722_134545.jpg
 
Today I made a temporary solution to my tool post problem. I made a spacer plate for my BXA to lift it up about 5/8". Of course that meant that I needed a longer mounting stud. I had the 3/4 bar set up on centers, so I turned it down to 0.625 and threaded the ends. It'll work fine until a CXA comes down the pike. My next project will be adapting the collet drawbar to accept 5C. I have no #6 Hendey collets but I do have a fairly complete set of 5Cs. I have the taper attachment so I should be able to turn the pieces I need. I give up some capacity but I have always gotten by with 5Cs so I'll use what I have.20170723_114436.jpg 20170723_122824.jpg 20170723_122944.jpg
 
Houston we have a problem. I was aware of some noise when the feed clutch was engaged. Heres what I found. I haven't figured out how to remove the shaft yet, but I think it's going to be a pia. My plan is to build up the worn area and turn it back down to size. The upside is that the clutch and all of the grars are in good shape.20170730_142720.jpg 20170730_142744.jpg 20170730_155334.jpg
 
I must admit to being envious of your lathe; I have always wanted a Hendy! Reality, however makes this unlikely, at age 72 1/2 and too much machinery already--- !
 
Sometimes I think I am too, but then I see the pics of clean and shiny machines on here and I know I'll never win with my grungy machines.
 
Chuck K said:
Sometimes I think I am too, but then I see the pics of clean and shiny machines on here and I know I'll never win with my grungy machines.
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I have refinished a good number of machines that I have had in my shop, one, twice! After 30 years of daily use, it was getting a bit scruffy; I took it home for retirement, but the buyer of my business did not want the 1943 machine that I was going to leave (also refinished), so I sold the older one (1906), both Brown & Sharpe universals.
 
Chuck K said:
Houston we have a problem. I was aware of some noise when the feed clutch was engaged. Heres what I found. I haven't figured out how to remove the shaft yet, but I think it's going to be a pia. My plan is to build up the worn area and turn it back down to size. The upside is that the clutch and all of the grars are in good shape.View attachment 238687 View attachment 238688 View attachment 238689
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It's been a while since I made progress on the Hendey. I decided to build the worn area of the shaft with bronze. It was worn real bad where the end support bearing ran but it also had some wear at the pulley bearings. I thought about welding it but was concerned about warpage. It turned out well. Everything fit tight and the shaft spins smooth and quiet. Damage report so far is 4 bearings and 4 belts.20170903_132136.jpg 20170903_160455.jpg
 
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