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Post by SeaRat on Jul 25, 2024 18:31:49 GMT -8
I recently took a look at a Southbend 10" lathe with a threading gearbox. It was beat. But underneath, sitting on the bench tool shelf was a Cumins 7 x 14" mini lathe. It was filthy and looked awful. I didn't want the Southbend, but I took a chance and offered $140 for the mini lathe, just for fun. He bit. The accessories are all there, which was a big plus. Then he handed me a plastic tool bin full of micro and mini tool holders, cutting bits, center drills, knurlers, end mills, dovetail cutters, reamers, taps, dies, and all kinda excellent stuff, etc. I cleaned it up, adjusted some stuff, and found it is in excellent shape. Score! Phil, It looks like you happened upon a gold mine of tools. Congratulations. John
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Post by vance on Aug 8, 2024 17:27:01 GMT -8
I just picked up an Atlas Clausing 6 x 18 lathe. This one is made in the USA, and might replace my Grizzly 6 x 12. It is a quality lathe, and is in good condition. I would want to add a DC motor with a speed control, in due course. Dunno. We'll see!
This lathe had major issues, mostly due to hardened grease slathered all over. Gears were locked up with this nasty stuff. After some cleaning, and adjusting, the gears all work, and the auto feed/threading gears are all back to normal.
This lathe is pretty nice for a hobby lathe, but not near the big guys. I'll post photos.
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Post by vance on Aug 10, 2024 14:53:45 GMT -8
Here's the Cumins lathe. ![](https://i.imgur.com/Gp04WA3.jpg) I'll post a photo of the Atlas when I get the bench cleared off enough to get a good one. I have to make a new bronze bushing for the belt tensioner. It is so worn out it causes a vibration in the cutting tool which makes a very bad cut. I took it off, adjusted the belt tension, and tried another cut, which was very good. I bought new bronze material for a replacement which should arrive soon. The multiple step pulley system with a belt tensioner is not a great solution for variable speed and reverse. The best way to get around all of this complicated belt system is to rig a DC motor with a speed control. I've done this with a Unimat lathe, shown up in above posts, so I know it's not crazy. I'll update.
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Post by vance on Aug 17, 2024 17:59:12 GMT -8
So, today I picked up another one. These things are starting to follow me around like Mistrals used to. This one is taking up the last flat spot left in my garage. It's a Craftsman 109, and I got it for a triple sawbuck. I'm not keeping it. I spent an hour or so on it, determined that it's pretty solid, and listed it. Last thing I need is another lathe! Especially this one. These are not particularly accurate, they are very small, and a bit fragile. So, off it goes!
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ggdive
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Post by ggdive on Aug 27, 2024 8:04:37 GMT -8
With all that lathe knowledge have you made a tool to assemble the Hp seat assembly of a Conshelf 14. I can not find one anywhere and I picked up two Conshelf Supremes that I want to rebuild. I want to use my ultrasonic cleaner on these parts before I put my Dacor R3 and Dart parts into it. If not I will make do with my drill press. George
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Post by vance on Aug 28, 2024 7:16:05 GMT -8
I don't know what that tool looks like. I don't have any experience with the Conshelf model you're talking about. Is it a mandrel to press the seat in?
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