The lathe is a 1956 13x36 engine lathe. This has the single lever, 2 slots in the apron to select the feed mechanism The drive mechanism in the apron is loose. When I reach under there is significant play in the shuttle that connects to the power feed.
If anyone has a similar lathe can they check the take off and let me know if it is loose. This has 1/8 to 3/16 play in both the up and down as well as the in and out dimensions. It is almost as though a bushing is missing.
If anyone can comment on what keeps this mechanism from having excessive free play that would help as well.
Thanks, Dan
If anyone has a similar lathe can they check the take off and let me know if it is loose. This has 1/8 to 3/16 play in both the up and down as well as the in and out dimensions. It is almost as though a bushing is missing.
If anyone can comment on what keeps this mechanism from having excessive free play that would help as well.
Thanks, Dan