Re: [Metal-Shapers-and-Planers] OT big lathe in Texas
Maybe the one on the left is smaller
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mike allen
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#107593
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OT big lathe in Texas
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/770078051088911/?mibextid=dXMIcH
I asked seller for details. Too big for my shop. Lodge and Shipley 18"
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Nick Andrews
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Re: Leveling a model 37 15x8 SB lathe
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?I made some levelers from 2" x 3/8" flat stock. I drilled a large divot in the center then epoxied a 1/2" carriage…..
You lost me, but that’s just me…how about a photo
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Carl Bukowsky
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Leveling a model 37 15x8 SB lathe
I made some levelers from 2" x 3/8" flat stock.? I drilled a large divot in the center then epoxied a 1/2" carriage bolt in the divot.? I then took a nut threaded it onto the bolt, then 2 heavy
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Rick Swineford
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Re: Fixing 16" Apron Leak
Actually after looking at it some more tonight, I think I will leave it for now.? The leak is manageable.? Eventually the apron will need to come off to fix it.
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1969 16" x 6' South Bend
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Mark Z
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Fixing 16" Apron Leak
I am finally getting my 1969 16" lathe running after moving to my new shop over the last 18 months.? I figure its a good opportunity to fix my pesky oil leak at the apron.? It is leaking at the back
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Mark Z
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Re: 1922 Model 37 15"x8' Max RPM
in my experience you don't need big cuts or high speeds to use carbide tooling.
i cut and thread all the time with my SB13 inch at maybe 300 to 1000 rpm with standard carbide inserts.
maybe
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ken campbell
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Re: 1922 Model 37 15"x8' Max RPM
There are 3 parts to the answer to this. First, the rating of the V belts. If they are modern, I'd stake my reputation on the answer being that those would be OK up to a shaft speed of at least
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[email protected]
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1922 Model 37 15"x8' Max RPM
I am putting a model 37 back into service.? About 40 years of its life was just sitting at my dad's garage.? He had modified it to run off a 220v 1PH motor tied to a truck 4 spd transmision by dual
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Rick Swineford
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
You said there is an issue with chatter. ? Are the gibs adjusted properly on the compound and cross slide? ? Do you lock the carage firmly? ?Dont let the tool protrude any further than needed.
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sapark123321
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
I did, but didn't get the drawing. Was just the casting, but was also cheap... Like me. :)
Bill in OKC?
William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.)
Aphorisms to live by:Good judgement comes from
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Bill in OKC too
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
Speaking as someone that struggled with parting, it is something that requires knowing the lathe you are using. Square, center, and lock the tool tight. Lock the carriage and compound. It would not
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Mike Poore
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Re: [sheldonlathe] Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
I made these before, parted off using a hss blade. The cuts were somewhat
dished, but it was an interrupted cut with the slots already there.
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Nick Andrews
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
The GTN2 inserts seem to be the smallest you can find easily. I saw Shars selling them for their parting tools. I never used one, but I have been tempted a few times to
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Andrei
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
Parting in the front tool post on relatively small or light lathes can be a pain. I have a Myford ML7 at home. It's in nice nick, and I have NEVER succeeded in parting at the front. The tool digs
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[email protected]
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
??? ??? Yea , looks like it can be cut down some . These folks sell the
drawings separate so a guy/gal can make their own with what they have .
I don't see why it really has to be made from CI
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mike allen
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
Looks like that rear parting tool is designed for 12 inch and bigger lathes. You can probably shave down the casting and alter the dovetails to make it work on your
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Andrei
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
??? ??? They have a rear mounted parting tool tool post they also sell
.? I should buy the crossslide & just have it here for when I'm ready to
make one . I need to learn dovetails first
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mike allen
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
This is on my 11" Sheldon lathe. No, haven't tried snugging the gibs but
did lock the saddle. I guess if I am taking the time to make something,
tweaking the gibs shouldn't seem like such a
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Nick Andrews
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Re: Breaking carbide inserts parting off?
For some truly amazing parting tool action check out Robin Renzetti:
https://youtu.be/pG3YSfgyJPI?t=550?
THE SOLID TOOL POST MOUNT
youtu.be
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David R8 <davidwrate1@...>
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