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  1. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    I just found this which might solve the issue as well... This going back to the concept that Kylemp mentioned of going to an MT#3. http://www.icscuttingtools.com/catalog/page_093.pdf Top of the page has the listing of sleeve extensions, the bottom is just the sleeve. This of course wouldn't...
  2. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    Bad omen it is I'm afraid...The fix that had been in place, that I didn't realize until I got the machine home, was some thin copper around the shank of the taper to take up the difference and allow the taper to meet before the end contacted the quill, pictures included. The sketch makes perfect...
  3. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    @kylemp - I was actually pondering the idea of going to an MT3 as well, and its something I'll consider. For the moment I'll bring myself up to speed on the rest of the aspects of the machine while the repair ideas simmer. Making a new one I think I'd have to consult someone with a proven true...
  4. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    @EricB. Yeah that's a lot of cutting and unfortunately I would lose the length. Its something I'm going to ponder for now, while I pick away at cleaning the rest of the lathe. Before I make any steps in that direction I'm definitely going to look into getting some better measuring tools. Don't...
  5. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    Thanks Peter, now I understand exactly what you mean. That's a great idea, I can see how that would get annoying trying to chase the nut around the slot. I did notice the bolts in mine started as carriage head and they do fit in the grove perfectly, but I think that definitely invites the...
  6. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    Well it appears that the .7000 that I need for the large diameter of the #2 taper is deeper in the assembly than the mating tool is, so the two never mate up before the back of the live center or drill chuck touches. Here is a picture of the copper shim... Here is the measurement at the...
  7. Matt_b_m

    Rockwell 11" Lathe

    Ah yes! The 4A-GE!! That's awesome. I remember way back I used to have a Tercel wagon, with the 3A. I remember dreaming of finding the 4A-GE and doing a transplant! If i remember right, the A code blocks and transmissions mated, which would have really made the 4wd Tercel wagon a real blast...
  8. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    Peter, thanks for insight into how your machine is set up. The pictures are helpful. Here is a link to the manual and the parts list for my machine. http://www.g3ynh.info/workshop/tida_td5.html From what I can tell at this point, what is there is working and does hold without any movement...
  9. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    Kyle, thanks for the reminder. Never in my life has the thought of "make your own bolts" ever been part of any standard repair thinking before! That sounds like a great project, thanks for the direction.
  10. Matt_b_m

    T Bolts

    Hi guys sorry to keep you guessing. I should have included a picture. The bolt you have indicated with the arrow is the one I'm referring to. Slightly different on my machine, but same function. I do realize what I have there now will work, and does hold things tight, but my eventual preference...
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