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    9 inch South bend lathe

    We're did you source the belt?
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    9 inch South bend lathe

    I have read that but it is a big deal the head would have to come apart
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    9 inch South bend lathe

    I have an old model C 9 inch south bend lathe, the main issue I have is the flat belt drive. There is more slipping of the belt than I like difficult to make anything but light cuts. The belt is some sort of plastic, quite hard. I have scrubbed the belt with a brass brush and different liquids...
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    Internal splines

    OK but that will not be soon as we have a offshore trip soon. Gary
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    Internal splines

    This is the engine shaft I do not have the scrap hub The shaft of is about 3.84 inches.
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    Internal splines

    And thanks to everyone for your ideas and interest. Gary
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    Internal splines

    I am putting this project on hold (I may revive it) we have found a scrap prop hub with a good spline. The invitation to visit us at Nanton on a Saturday (our work day) it is a great museum.
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    Internal splines

    That video is exactly what I envisioned when I started this, I however don't have the machine. Yes running, it's no fun if you can't make smoke and noise. I'll post a photo of the shaft on Sunday after my work day. Gary
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    Internal splines

    I am excited to see all of the interest in my question. No it will never leave the ground it is only for a test stand. I am assuming that anyone interested would insist on making their own measurements. If nothing else it will include time with historical engines and aircraft. This is not a...
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    Internal splines

    Rudy in fact our anticipated use of the spline is for the Hurricane it is to fit the prop shaft on the merlin. Yes Jack is very much involved in the mosquito project.
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