PM-1660TL

Be careful the little brass plugs #6 will fall out easily. No idea what that is in the pic.
 
I don't know anything about PM lathes, but I don't think the object photographed is a carriage stop. I think it is a lead- and drive-screw support to help restore accuracy from lead screw droop/deflection on a big 60" lathe. It appears it can be snugged with the black-circled bolt, or loosened and swung towards the operator on the drive screw, away from the lead screw, and slid to either side of the carriage depending on the operation being performed. Is that a convincing SWAG?
 
The wait is over, now you have to figure out what all of those knobs, levers and switches do.

Sorry to hear your neighbor had to provide a raincloud for your big day.

Since you left that gap it might be worth building a semi-movable half wall between the garage door and the lathe, which can serve two purposes. One noise reduction, a couple pieces of sheet rock, and insulation will dampen the sound of the lathe, and second it will help to conceal the lathe from prying eyes (not just the nosy neighbor but also others driving by when you are working with the door open.



I had a similar thought to Pontiac for sound camouflage, but I lean more towards Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Blue Oyster Cult, Judas Priest etc. :devil:
 
ddickey said:
Be careful the little brass plugs #6 will fall out easily. No idea what that is in the pic.
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if you are referring to the ball oilers, I did have one fall out on one of my other machines.
 
Regarding my neighbor, he is lucky that I am old & mellow now.

I have a few difficult people in my life, and I have learned to either ignore or minimize, and then move on with my plans. Life is too short to waste time on jerks.

I got the lathe leveled!
 
Re- wiring in your other thread, now that I see the RPC and the lathe next to each other. You could use this stuff.

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Between the RPC and the lathe and still be able to sweep up around everything.I take it you'll be running the dryer cord to an outlet in your garage?

John
 
erikmannie said:
if you are referring to the ball oilers, I did have one fall out on one of my other machines.
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The brass stop in the carriage stop. #6 here. I take my stop off and clean under it after every job. I never leave it on the lathe, just what I do. All I was saying is beware because they will slide out when the stop is not on the lathe.
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Not a bed stop, I did not see that on the 1640 model, I assume it is used to stabilize the lead screw and feed shaft when working with very long stock. Basically prevents them from flexing. It is a very long machine and my guess is that that most of the time you will only being using a small part of the bed. As far as wiring, would not use conduit, the AMP RPC is made to be movable and use with flexible cord and plugs. It is not meant to be hardwired. I have a similar arrangement with all my machine.
 
If you want the amp rotary converter to remain portable I recommend twist lock plugs and soow cord. I purchased 50feet of 8/4 for $90 on eBay. Maybe pick 50 feet of that and 50feet of 6/3 for the single phase input. Or just buy a big roll of 6/4 and oversized the output.
 
matthewsx said:
Re- wiring in your other thread, now that I see the RPC and the lathe next to each other. You could use this stuff.

www.homedepot.com

HYDROMAXX 3/4 in. Dia x 25 ft. Non Metallic UL Liquid Tight Electrical Conduit Kit with 2 Straight and 2 Angle Fittings Included 4105034025K - The Home Depot

This Flexible, Non-Metallic PVC Liquid Tight conduit, commonly referred to as NM Liquid Tight, flexible conduit, Non-Metallic PVC, Flex PVC and PVC Electrical Conduit is perfect for use in multiple applications
www.homedepot.com

Between the RPC and the lathe and still be able to sweep up around everything.I take it you'll be running the dryer cord to an outlet in your garage?

John
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I have a 220V, 40A welding outlet right next to the rotary phase converter.

I put my welding table on casters, so I can roll it around (within range of the outlet). I have to cover my machine tools when I weld (except for TIG).
 
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