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historicalarms

Ultra Member
I'm 35 minutes away from that beasty...but with my health issues, it's still too far away....but dang, that 54" bed and 15" chuck would have sure been nice when i built a replica cannon tube or two or three. I even have the shop space.
 
ryanthemillwright0919

ryanthemillwright0919

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historicalarms said:
I'm 35 minutes away from that beasty...but with my health issues, it's still too far away....but dang, that 54" bed and 15" chuck would have sure been nice when i built a replica cannon tube or two or three. I even have the shop space.
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Personally, I use the 16" VDF at work more than I ever use the 12"busy bee. I find it way handier. I once trued up a warped bandsaw wheel in it, that was a cool job
 
Tom Kitta

Tom Kitta

Ultra Member
"No I’m not sure about the ways unfortunately. All the gears are good and it shifts fine when i saw it run. I do know that the clutch on the spindle needs to be tightened a couple notches as the man who owned it before me said it was prone to slipping a little bit when turning large pieces. Not a difficult job and I’ve got a copy of the manual here. Just regular wear on the clutch plates. Yeah the spindle nose is an L1 taper"

I am unsure it would be a good candidate for CNC conversion. I also do not like the L1 taper. I rather have a D1-6 or similar.
 
Dabbler

Dabbler

ersatz engineer
it looks attractively priced for someont that wants a sturdy lathe in this size range. You can still get L1 adapters to mount a 3 jaw if you want it. not bad for a 4000 lb lathe.
 
Tom Kitta

Tom Kitta

Ultra Member
Oh this is certainly way better machine. Owner points out to issues. Obviously needs inspection but price is very attractive for a US made machine.

Yes I know I can get L1 adapters still - its just a bit "old school".
 
YYCHM

YYCHM

(Craig)
Premium Member
Blue Wall said:
I talked with the owner and it sounds like this is a decent machine.
It is 5 hp three phase. What are the thoughts on phase converters? What about the spindle conversion and live centers for the tail stock?
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What spindle conversion? Looks like it comes with 3J and 4J chucks. Centers for the tail stock shouldn't be hard to source. States wired for 400 volt 3 phase, I wonder if it can be wired for 220 volt 3 phase?
 
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