Ralph,
.
Lots
of 8" lathes are 7" lathes with a 1/2 inch rise on
the spindle axis.?
I'm working on 1/2" risers, maybe even
1" risers to get to 9", but it really wont be a 9" in strength and
rigidity.
the 7" weighs about 90lbs/110
crated(LMS),??
the 8" on eBay weighs 168 crated and?
the 9" grizzly weighs 294 crated, 10"
Grizzly weighs 432.
That weight is a massive improvement in
performance/results.
.
If you want a 'BETTER" lathe, you
should consider a 9" or 10" ENCO or Grizzly or Precision Matthews
It will still need some massaging
similar to the 7x
.
Those other lathes will get 3x - 4x
more iron and increased rigidity, the 8" would only be 10% better
than the 7". my opinion.
Maybe you can fix this one for free,
$50, $100?
.
Good luck on your choices! If you go
that way...
Plus you would no longer be in the 7x
club.
John
On 7/4/2024 7:43 PM, Ralph Hulslander
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I have the motor off the lathe and have cleaned up the comutator,
which I have a bunch of question.
But thought I show the brush holder first.
As you can see the brush holder has gotten hot and is now
missaligned.
Possible I can make up a wood stick the size of the brush and heat
the brush holder up realign every thing.
If I had the time mounting one of my Consew 3/4 hp motors would
not be that difficult.
Or I could just buy a new lathe,
I am thinking about moving up to 8 x 16.
Thanks for the replies.
Ralph
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