Idea's or questions about motor's on your Dalton
What kind of motor's are you using on your lathe. Are you using the original motor or some kind of variable speed hook-up? I was thinking about using a treadmill motor with a controller for variable
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Larry Robinson <drec@...>
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Re: Question about lathe components
Is there anyone interested in the drip pans? I too would be interested, depending on the cost and shipping. When could these be made if we were to go ahead with the build?
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Larry Robinson <drec@...>
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Re: Dirty Harry on Drugs E-bay lathe
It sold, with a "Buy It Now"!! wrote:
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Larry Robinson <drec@...>
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Re: Question about lathe components
Dennis, I had forgotten that you mentioned the chip trays earlier. I for one, am interested. How much do you think they will cost? Oh, and shipping might be a bit salty to PA. What do you think? Wes
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gm54210 <bischel@...>
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Re: Question about lathe components
Hi Ron Actually I dont have any pictures but they will not be distinguishable from the originals. Turk
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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Re: Question about lathe components
Hey Dennis You say you have samples of these chip trays. Can you post some pictures as well as overall dimensions I'm currently using the bottom half of an oven's broiler pan. Ron Peeler B-4 Owner
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Ron Peeler
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Re: Question about lathe components
Hi Larry and all You guys that would like to have a chip tray I have a source for getting them made up for us. All I will need is a list of guys that wont trays . I have samples of Lot 4 30 and 36
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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Question about lathe components
My lathe doesn't have a chip tray and I was wondering if anyone has the dimensions or maybe even a drawing of what one looked like. Just a basic size of the tray and an angular dimension with a length
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Larry Robinson <drec@...>
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Brian Andersons fantastic find
Hi All Well I have stopped crying for now so I thought I would let everyone know that Brian has made the score of the century. I will post one of Brian's pictures up for all to drool over. I just
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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Re: Dirty Harry on Drugs E-bay lathe
I had been watching that as well and was really curious when it was relisted what they were thinking. For the money the owner is asking now, there are a lot of larger better equipped machines out
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gm54210 <bischel@...>
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New Dalton B4 in Washington
Hi, Today I purchased a Dalton B4 lathe, lot 4, S/N 2742, with a 36" bed. After I sort out, or figure out what all of the pieces are, I'll take some pictures and post them if anyone is interested.
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Larry Robinson <drec@...>
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Re: Dirty Harry on Drugs E-bay lathe
Hi Ron Yes I had been in contact with Herb but he is not the owner of the lathe he only sells on eBay. The owner never set any kind of a price on the lathe but as the auction came to an end he got
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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Dirty Harry on Drugs E-bay lathe
Another Dalton listed on e-bay metal lathe "dalton six" antique beauty early 1900's !! Item number: 330056241444 Dirty Harry pulled his orginal listing and re-listed as a "Buy it Now" or "Best Offer"
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Ron Peeler
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Re: B-4 on ebay
Hi Wes No problem with a drive as I have helped Andy setup one. Check out his web site and look for Andy Sargents lathe. I may have some standards for you but not sure right now. For sure I will help
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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Re: B-4 on ebay
Dennis, Thank you for taking the time to respond so thoroughly to my inquiry. I checked the lathe out with your tips in mind and was pleasantly surprised how tight and smooth everything is. I did end
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gm54210 <bischel@...>
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Re: dalton 6 b4 drive
Hi Daren In the South Bend how to run a lathe there is a setup showing an overhead line shaft drive system. If you don't have a copy of this they are always available on eBay. Some of the Dalton line
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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dalton 6 b4 drive
i have a b4 lathe with original overhead shaft system which i want to set up wondering if anyone could help by way of diagram or photo; s showing drive shaft mounting and dimensions and what size
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darrenrota <darrenrota@...>
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Re: B-4 on ebay
-Hi Wes OK to Daltons. The Lot 2 3 4 and 5 lathes were aimed at the home shop market. Lot 6 and 8 lathes were for business use. The Lot 4 lathe you are talking about was built about 1923 to early
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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Re: B-4 on ebay
Hi, I'm new here. My name is Wes and I am looking at purchasing this lathe to replace a little mini lathe I currently own. I joined your site to learn about the lathe prior to bidding. I do have a few
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gm54210 <bischel@...>
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Re: B-4 on ebay
Hi all Ya the lathe is a lot 4 serial number 4277 Turk
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Dennis Turk <dennis.turk2@...>
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