So, it's been a while since my last post here. Work on the lathe has been on-going. Didn't get really started until after christmas though.
Started stripping the paint, had to use a airpower needle hammer to get the flaking old paint and boddy filler of. A LOT of work
Then painted the rear of the lathe (as this would be hard to reach after moving to its final destination).
I have also removed the old electrical system completely, and mounted all new wiring, contactor, motor protection switch and controll buttons. Also mounted an emergency stop switch.
My workshop consists of a 70m2 garage and a 20m2 small ekstra room in the back.
Lathe and mill are both situated in this smal room, as this is the only part of the workshop with insulation.
The room is cramped, but it works ok.
I had to do some re-organizating to fit the new lathe though. So I spent about two weekends moving shelves and misc mess around. Threw out a full trailer load of crap, and still have another pile of stuff to throw out.
To be able to handle all the heavy parts (tail stock, apron+++) I had to build a jib crane as well.
This weekend I finally got the lathe placed in its new spot. As well as the milling machine.
Now I just have to finish painting, before assembly.
Hopefully it will be up and running before easter.
Started stripping the paint, had to use a airpower needle hammer to get the flaking old paint and boddy filler of. A LOT of work
Then painted the rear of the lathe (as this would be hard to reach after moving to its final destination).
I have also removed the old electrical system completely, and mounted all new wiring, contactor, motor protection switch and controll buttons. Also mounted an emergency stop switch.
My workshop consists of a 70m2 garage and a 20m2 small ekstra room in the back.
Lathe and mill are both situated in this smal room, as this is the only part of the workshop with insulation.
The room is cramped, but it works ok.
I had to do some re-organizating to fit the new lathe though. So I spent about two weekends moving shelves and misc mess around. Threw out a full trailer load of crap, and still have another pile of stuff to throw out.
To be able to handle all the heavy parts (tail stock, apron+++) I had to build a jib crane as well.
This weekend I finally got the lathe placed in its new spot. As well as the milling machine.
Now I just have to finish painting, before assembly.
Hopefully it will be up and running before easter.