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Hi All,
I know I haven't posted in a while (keep getting the reminder when I log in).. but here is a new lathe I picked up over the weekend.. I believe its a Clausing 100 mk3a (serial number plate on the tailstock was not there).. I checked a few of the other posts with pics and it looks identical except for the change gear cover.. mine has the power switch attached, looks original but who knows.
found on CL, actual unit was in the back of a motorcycle repair shop.. he said he bought it a few years ago but never did anything with it.
so far the issues are:
1. main gear (bull gear?) is missing teeth, been checking out the repair options in the forum.
2. the other gear (back gear?) is also missing teeth..
3. chuck is stuck. This method seems to be the best bet:http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/how-remove-stuck-chuck-tutorial-165028/ (hope its ok to link other sites?)
4. jacobs chuck is also stuck, I will try to remove by taking the tailstock wheel off and try to punch it out from that end.
couple of questions (yes I am a newbie for machining/lathes)
1. The lathe is running clockwise when viewed from the tailstock end.. this seems to be backwards from what i have seen on youtube videos.. i checked the motor, seems to be reversable (its a 3/4 hp HF unit), but is there any reason why someone would hook it up backwards?
2. the pics of similar lathes show a clutch lever.. i didnt see one (discovered this today, so I will look more when I get home).. the back gear seems to be working in its place??
3. The 2 really rusted pieces are a steady rest and I am not sure about the other.. follower rest? I want to research how to use them, just not sure what to look for.
4. The big wheel attachment, what is that called?
Thanks in advance,
-- Roger
I know I haven't posted in a while (keep getting the reminder when I log in).. but here is a new lathe I picked up over the weekend.. I believe its a Clausing 100 mk3a (serial number plate on the tailstock was not there).. I checked a few of the other posts with pics and it looks identical except for the change gear cover.. mine has the power switch attached, looks original but who knows.
found on CL, actual unit was in the back of a motorcycle repair shop.. he said he bought it a few years ago but never did anything with it.
so far the issues are:
1. main gear (bull gear?) is missing teeth, been checking out the repair options in the forum.
2. the other gear (back gear?) is also missing teeth..
3. chuck is stuck. This method seems to be the best bet:http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/how-remove-stuck-chuck-tutorial-165028/ (hope its ok to link other sites?)
4. jacobs chuck is also stuck, I will try to remove by taking the tailstock wheel off and try to punch it out from that end.
couple of questions (yes I am a newbie for machining/lathes)
1. The lathe is running clockwise when viewed from the tailstock end.. this seems to be backwards from what i have seen on youtube videos.. i checked the motor, seems to be reversable (its a 3/4 hp HF unit), but is there any reason why someone would hook it up backwards?
2. the pics of similar lathes show a clutch lever.. i didnt see one (discovered this today, so I will look more when I get home).. the back gear seems to be working in its place??
3. The 2 really rusted pieces are a steady rest and I am not sure about the other.. follower rest? I want to research how to use them, just not sure what to look for.
4. The big wheel attachment, what is that called?
Thanks in advance,
-- Roger
Front and back view | apron and stuck chuck |
only plate on the lathe | the broken gears (still runs though) |
accessories.. this and a coffee can full.. will post pics soon. | rests and i dont know what.. |