Recent content by trlvn

That motor is pretty stout looking! What are the specs on it? Craig

YOU SUCK! Looks like a Mark 1 Bantam but I'm certainly not an expert: https://www.lathes.co.uk/bantam/index.html Apparently some of these lathes were fitted with a two speed motor to give a top speed of 1600 RPM. Since yours was used in a 600V environment, I would doubt you have feature...

Did you get a copy of the book that came with it? "Manual of Lathe Operations", often referred to as 'MOLO'. If not, you can get a digital copy from the Vintage Machinery web site: http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=17437 Or look on Youtube. Mr. Pete did a series on...

What is up with the jaws? They seem to have a 'bird mouth' shape on one end? And are there slots for the bolts that attach the jaws to the body? Craig

I could have sworn I cast a vote yesterday but it wasn't registered today?!? Anyway, I'm "in". Craig

You'll want a 0XA size. I recommend the steel version--aluminum is probably fine but you don't need any more flexing than you've already got. The next question is piston versus wedge. Again, people seem to have success with both kinds but I lean towards the wedge style. It just seems more...

A guy could become a collector... https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-vintage-drill-bit-indexes-1982110987 Craig

Welcome from Oakville, ON. A few of us have or have had a 618. Your's looks like it hasn't been too badly abused. So many of them have broken handwheels from some accident over the years. What are you planning to do with it? Craig

I believe our 10% Canadian Hobby Metal Workers discount is still in effect for purchases direct from Accusize. https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/accusize-discount-for-members.10773/post-152032 Buying direct, the discounted purchase price is $97.20 ($108.00 - $10.80 = 97.20) before...

Good introduction here: Craig

Welcome from Oakville. Craig

Yeah, the old problem of needing a mill to work on the mill! On Youtube, the NZ guy (can never remember the channel name) did no small amount of work add milling capacity to his lathe. Including adapting the dividing head to use in place of the tailstock. Pretty ingenious! OTOH, maybe...

The following web page has a clear and concise description of the steps for grinding a HSS lathe cutter: http://www.steves-workshop.co.uk/toolstipstoys/toolgrinding.html No faffing around, just a simple description of the faces that need to be ground with illustrations and suggested angles for...

Alarm wire? https://www.aartech.ca/cb-zwireft4-100ft/station-wire-zwire-alarm-cable-4-conductor-solid-22-4-ft4-100-feet.html Probably available at HomeDespot or other such. Craig

"Open to reasonable offers..." https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1361763471472688/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Afd61a981-90e3-4d59-acd6-d2f757fadf36 I can't find any information on this make on VintageMachinery or Lathes.co.uk. Looks...