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Max & recommended shaft rpm
I'm ready to mount the motor on my Lot 4 (2050). the former owner ran the jack shaft at 575 rpm tho, to be fair, judging by the lack of chips evident when I bought it, not for any length of
By L Leonard · #4959 ·
Re: Bench for B-6-4
I had fun making the bench on mine.? IT is the lathe on this home page, the green stand. If you search through my pics that I uploads you will see some decent photos of what I did, but I basically
By Adrian McCullough · #4958 ·
Re: Bench for B-6-4
Most any design will work. My bench is a 2x6top with a nice piece of varnished cabinet grade plywood over the top- supported by 2x4 frame. Although it is nailed to the wall on two sides, so super
By glenn brooks · #4957 ·
Bench for B-6-4
I'm finally setting up my B-6 I remember a while back there was a discussion on the type of bench to use in a small shop. ? I've been unable to locate the thread. If anyone can help I would be most
By L Leonard · #4956 ·
Re: The elusive lever collet closer
Dennis I have seen your other pedal powered Dalton. It may not work well, but it is STILL a thing of beauty. -As is the one shown here.
By Grey Pilgrim <pilgrim23@...> · #4955 ·
The elusive lever collet closer
Hi All Well I am back on the site thanks to our moderator Dan.? So I have some pictures and info on the lever operated collet closer used on the Lot 4 and Lot 5 Dalton's.? The only one known of is
By Dennis Turk · #4954 ·
Re: Dalton 6 Lot 5 Tailstock
Dennis, I shot you an email. I am definitely interested. -Trenton
By tjsteach@... · #4953 ·
Re: Dalton 6 Lot 5 Tailstock
Here is a picture of the tail stock I have or should say two that I have.? The one in front is a later model one used on all Lot 5 lathes as well as later model Lot 4 lathes with the two piece end
By Dennis Turk · #4952 ·
Re: Back on line
Hi Pete Send me your address in a personal email and I will send a gear and a set of drawings off to you.? My Drawings maybe down at my coast place and if so will have to wait till the middle of the
By Dennis Turk · #4951 ·
Re: Dalton 6 Lot 5 Tailstock
I have not had a chance to go over to my storage building as yet but should do so today.? Not sure I have a tail stock but will look.? I may have a project lathe that will never be finished and
By Dennis Turk · #4950 ·
Re: Back on line
Hi Dennis, Thanks for the quick reply.? I would like to making my own and the only part I can't make right now is the gear.? Let me know what the dial gear and drawings would cost and how to pay
By pling · #4949 ·
Re: Dalton 6 Lot 5 Tailstock
Dennis, I am assuming that you don't have anything laying around? Figure I should double check before I try to retrofit something else onto the thing off ebay.
By tjsteach@... · #4948 ·
Re: Back on line
Hi Pete No thread dials and no plans on making more.? I do have dial gears for the lot 3 4 and 5 lathes as well as a set of drawings.? Let ,me know? if interested in making your own.? Dennis
By Dennis Turk · #4947 ·
Re: Back on line
When I hear ¡°The Turk¡± I think of the famous chess playing Automaton
By Grey Pilgrim · #4946 ·
Re: Back on line
I think it is the Great Turk, no the old Turk :D
By Daniel Lane · #4945 ·
Re: Back on line
Hello Dennis, At one time you were making and selling thread dials.? If you have some in stock or plan on making more please let me know how much one would be. Thanks, Peter Inglis Loudon, TN
By pling · #4944 ·
Re: Dalton 6 Lot 5 Tailstock
Thanks for checking Dennis! Also, many thanks for setting up this whole community. It has been of great help with my restoration efforts on this lathe. -Trenton
By tjsteach@... · #4943 ·
Re: Dalton 6 Lot 5 Tailstock
Hi Trenton Just got home today and will look and see if I have any tail stocks left.? May not I have provided a couple for Dalton guys from my parts lathes. Dennis
By Dennis Turk · #4942 ·
Re: Back on line
I think you Have to unsubscribe, by clicking the link on the bottom of the email
By glenn brooks · #4941 ·
Dalton 6 Lot 5 Tailstock
Hello All, Fairly new to this forum. I recently came into the possession of a Dalton Six type B-4. Lot 5 No 256 to be exact. It just so happens that this lathe is missing its tailstock. I have been
By tjsteach@... · #4940 ·