Recent content by Huizer

It’s been a while, but I got to work on the 618. Sort of forgot how the gears go on, checked manual, got them sorted I think. They are pretty noisy. Manual says to grease them but what kind of grease would you use? I have some red wheel bearing grease, would that work? Also, couldn’t resist to...

Thanks! I do have some documents and manuals that came with but more is better! Dan

I have noticed that the slide was different, missing those nice sweeping curves on top of the casting... I also thought it might have been a DIY job but after cleaning it before paint but I don’t think it is. I guess it most likely is a Mk2 version. The gibs were a pain though, they were bent...

Progress!

Not sure about commercial options, but the quietest air compressor I have owned was a DIY unit that used the compressor from a fridge/freezer mounted to an air brake tank from a truck. It had all the usual safeties: pressure reg, pressure relief, unloader switch. it was as quiet as the fridge...

Thanks for the welcome! I decided to start a new thread of my lathe project. Dan

Found this name in back of cabinet....

This is where it’s at today

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Bought this little lathe a few weeks ago. Took it apart to clean it up and just couldn’t put it back together without painting. It has some wear but is usable and limited to light duty. Came with custom made bench and drawers full of accessories. I have started the project already so I will...

Pics in this thread? Or start another thread maybe? D

I bought a little lathe to clean up and play with. Found this forum while searching for info and after lurking for a bit, decided to join.