The Crimson Tide 10EE project

Update on my project. Purchased 2 bearings and a seal. welded up the 2 plates and pipe for the housing. Used the laser to make a window template to cut out windows in the pipe. It is basically ready for the gearbox, however I need to make a piece for the shift fork to ride in on the small gear.

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b335249 said:
Greetings All...
I have decided to create a diary of my little project for others to see etc. I have posted other threads here on this subject but will try to keep this one current.

I am 6 or so years away from retirement and have been looking for a small lathe to piddle on when I do retire. I came across this machine on Facebook Market place. I made the deal and brought it home (actually to my workplace for now). The machine doesn't have any drive components other than the gearbox with one gear missing. The machine is missing the lower headstock cover and the upper cover has a chunk missing. It is missing the end and rear covers as well.
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I have already begun repairing the upper cover and it is coming along nicely. I'm using fiberglass and resin along with a piece of angle iron to later drill for the pin. Also, here is a pic of the bars and covers I have cleaned and primed.

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I have found a gear via Boston gear and Grainger that will work with some modifications. See pictures.

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I made a temporary alignment plug to make sure the gear will mesh good and it does.

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This is all for now....

I drilled, bored the gear to .876" diameter and then broached it 3/16". I took a piece of keystock and milled it down to fit both the gear and shaft.

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Next I will work on the shifting fork that is broken and make the little brass followers and of coarse the spool they ride in.

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Update on my project. Purchased 2 bearings and a seal. welded up the 2 plates and pipe for the housing. Used the laser to make a window template to cut out windows in the pipe. It is basically ready for the gearbox, however I need to make a piece for the shift fork to ride in on the small gear.



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Love the Monarch - and very impressive work so far. I will be following along as you go.

Of course being from 'north of the border', if I ever find me a Monarch it's got to be Big Orange.....:grin:e14c600b9a426a88583cff5da3059f5f.jpg
 
That has to be photo shopped, No body in their right mind would paint a 10EE after
the Clemson Tide.
 
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