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  1. Brent H

    Rebuilding a 10" Standard Modern Utilathe

    @skippyelwell : nice work so far! For the gear teeth: once assembled, rotate slowly. If you get any indication of a tightening or “clicking” you will need to touch up the teeth. Prussian blue can help show high spots. Fix the pin for the gear selection as it does make a difference- strange...
  2. Brent H

    SM 2000 series feed clutch adjustment

    @Darren - could also just be some build up behind the balls. I had a few issues with the speed selectors due to crap in the detents.
  3. Brent H

    SM 2000 series feed clutch adjustment

    The only way to ensure a good operation is to make sure the springs (5) and balls (6) are doing a good job. If the shaft slips a lot it could be the detent is worn on the gear (34)
  4. Brent H

    Brent Builds!!

    @architect - no seal for the floor, but maybe some levelling compound in a couple low spots. The doorway from the old shop to the new shop has a few rough spots. The day I poured the floor was the hottest on record (like 34° C with 48° humidex). Thought I would vomit - had to float the floor...
  5. Brent H

    Luxcut lathe lash question

    @fireguyfire : yes, very common. It can be the nut, but is typically a combination of both. Depending on the complexity of the cross feed screw it may be something to make? The “nut” is typically bearing bronze and can also be made. I have found it odd, that despite the “sacrificial” nut...
  6. Brent H

    How would you lift a 350 pound surface plate?

    @TorontoBuilder - even your car jack would work - like in the trunk. Just to lift up the slab to get slings in. Maybe some blocking 2x 4, 6’s.
  7. Brent H

    How would you lift a 350 pound surface plate?

    Do you have any jacks? Like bottle or screw that you can use to lift the slab up and then sling? Even a car jack or scissor jack could lift things
  8. Brent H

    Brent Builds!!

    @Tom O @jorogi - ya sure about that?
  9. Brent H

    Brent Builds!!

    @Doggggboy - yes indeed!!! Going to be the winter project. Lots of body work and will be also working on the interior sewing, dash repair etc Moved here final in July 2023 so 1 year ish in not bad!
  10. Brent H

    Brent Builds!!

    @Tom O - yes Sir!!! I have one from a basement reno about 30 years ago and it is great! My son found some at the Dollar store. No “bending”.
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