Hello. New member, new clausing project

[2jz4me]

Well, I guess this is my first "update." You guys can tell me what you think of the bed condition. This is about 4 songs on iheart80's worth of wd40, razor blade and scotch brute pad, which also brings me to my next question, how does everyone feel about evaporust on bed ways, chucks and the like? I have seen just a smidgen of different opinions. Should I use it or just keep on with wd40, scraping and scrubbing? More updates to come...

 

[eeler1]

Don’t know about the rust, pitting shouldn’t affect anything if you stone it gently to take out any high spots. My take; if it’s truly been used for production, with the turret, then the ways are probably in really good shape. Turret sits still and doesn’t wear the ways. Bushings, bearings, gears, shafts, etc might be worn out though. Besides, aren’t the ways hardened?

 

[matthewsx]

It looks like you're doing fine with the process you have, I'd just keep on and not spend the money on evaporust. I have a couple of chucks I've dunked in that stuff but they still need more attention, probably electrolysis.

You may not be able to do everything with the turret but there are many things you can do while you wait for the right deal to come along on a carriage. It looks like your lathe has good bones so why not see what work it'll put out without investing a ton of money now. get it going with what you have and have some fun....

John

 

[2jz4me]

Well, got a little more done today. Removed the turret, the apron and continued on with the bed cleaning. Also, I took of the badges. Anybody have a source for the metal name plates?

Also, does anyone know if a 5900 series carriage will fit a 6900 series lathe? As far as I know, the beds are the same. Am I wrong about that? Any info on that would be appreciated.