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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    I’m somewhat new to machining; but my overall approach has been to learn what best practices, or gold standards are for a process or repair-and then work back to what provides an acceptable outcome I can achieve, and what I can live with. Lots to learn!
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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    I believe the ways are soft. The gap & bed do have a dowel system which should help alignment. There are some chips to the edge of the bed ways, closest to the headstock (where the gap bed would have been fitted). How can these chips be built up; Ideally, id like a perfectly smooth transition...
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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    I did pick up a hand scraper for the project; another tool, another skill to learn.
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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    Hi, I have an older Harrison L5 that had the gap bed section missing. I was able to source a replacement gap. Is there anyone in Calgary (or Alberta) that can do a re-grind, provided the gap fits somewhat close? Thanks
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    Calgary & area meet up Spring 2025.

    Sounds good!
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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

    Agreed, the purpose of the pin is for alignment, and not ment to be under tension. I think the problem also starts to snowball with damage to the spindle; rougher surface-less holding capacity-loose tool adds more damage- shears pin, etc.
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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

    Great idea on the reamer; I was trying to think of solutions other than grinding. Thanks.
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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

    I assume that’s the cause? Now that it’s out, I can replace the pin so this mess doesn’t happen again.
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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

    I’ll get a picture or two of the defect once I’m home tomorrow. Looks like the ideal fix is to put in a lathe, and have the inside ground; anyone have a Toolpost grinder?
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