13" Southbend Lathe Stupid Question

[Old Iron]

When I got this thing it had sit out side a long time. The inside of the spindle was rusty, I took the head apart this morning and cleaned up the inside of the spindle. Wire brushed and polished it, I've never had or use a 5C collet adapter.

When I put in in place it won't go all the way in about 3/16 from being in. I think I have the right one I even blued it to see if there was any burs in the spindle.

Anyone got any ideas?

Paul

 

[HSS]

Paul, I have a 13 w/collets and I don't think mine goes all the way in either. I'll. Hd k when I get back home.

Pat

 

[Starlight Tools]

5C collets have a pin in the holder that registers in a slot in the side of the collet, similar to an R8 collet, did you make sure they were lined up?

Walter

 

[Old Iron]

Re: 13

5C collets have a pin in the holder that registers in a slot in the side of the collet, similar to an R8 collet, did you make sure they were lined up?

Walter

Walter it is the adapter not the collet they work fine, Don't know whats up with it. Thanks for the replys!

Paul

It is the

 

[Old Iron]

Re: 13

Paul, I have a 13 w/collets and I don't think mine goes all the way in either. I'll. Hd k when I get back home.

Pat

Ok Pat thanks, Maybe there not supposed to it just seems like they should.

Paul

 

[HSS]

Re: 13

Paul,

Mine looks to be 3/16 proud also. Still a good tight fit in any case.

Pat

 

[Old Iron]

Pat:
Thanks for going to the trouble to do that it just didn't seem right to me.

Paul

 

[HSS]

Hey Paul, no problem. Just out of town looking at new mowers trying to decide which one the missus wanted.

Pat

 

[swbrooks]

Re: 13

There should be a gap behind the collet adapter. There is usually a threaded spindle nose protector that screws on the spindle behind the adapter to protect it and to assist in removing the adapter. See photo attached

Steve

 

[HSS]

IBD Steve, mine doesn't have that threaded spindle nut. That surely would make it easier to remove the adapter.

Pat