New from Calgary

[DH930]

Hi everyone, my name is Dai. I live in NW Calgary.

I'm here to get some resources on local talents and perhaps one day to own a metal lathe and can help someone else. I'm in the process of restoring a 1940s Walker Turner 900 drill press. I have disassemble and re-assemble the drill but to find that the spindle is wobbling. I know this is my first post, however, I wanted to see if there is anyone local to me with a metal lathe that would like to help. I needed to check and see if the drill spindle is straight and true. And of course I can pay with cash, beers, wine, or hard liquor.

Thanks,
Dai

 

[DavidR8]

Welcome from Vancouver Island!

 

[CalgaryPT]

Greetings from NW Calgary Dai.

 

[Bradells]

Hi Dai,

Greetings from a currently SE but will be a NW in a few weeks!


Brad

 

[Janger]

HI Dai!
Welcome.
Why do you think the spindle is wobbly exactly? Typical problem with drill presses is getting the chuck mated to the spindle/taper straight. Is the taper wobbly or the chuck? You need 3 posts before you can post pictures and pictures always help.
John

 

[DH930]

Hi everyone,

Thank you for warm welcomes and greetings.

Janger, I am also suspected the chuck mount on the spindle is the problem because it seems slightly bulged from what appeared to be hammering from previous owner. This can be easily fixed with a metal lathe by shaved that bulges out. While on the lathe, it can be checked to see if there is any other problem on the spindle. I want to make sure that it is not the spindle deformity so I don't have to source a replacement on Ebay. The chuck is brand new so I am not suspecting that the chuck mounting hole is the problem.

I hope this helps.

 

[Janger]

Dai - we can put your spindle on my lathe if you like - other forum members might be closer to home in the NW so if anybody else wants to put their hand up.... ?

 

[Hruul]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[DH930]

Thank you for the offer John, where are you located in Calgary?

 

[Crosche]

Hello Dai,

A belated welcome to the forum. I am in NW Calgary as well, so if you need a hand with something or care to check out my shop just give me a shout.

Cheers,

Chad

 

[DH930]

Hi Chad, please see my new post on my project help needed. Thanks.

 

[Janger]

I see Chad is giving you a hand. Good stuff. I'm way down south anyway.