Another 9" Barn Find

[Dabbler]

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[rodm717]

I made a little progress while boring some sprockets for work and allowing tools to cool.
I've primarily used 0000 steel wool quite a bit until something demands a slightly aggressive treatment, in the past, and will be doing the same here. Usually fine 3m scotchright and a brass wire wheel on a die grinder or drill. After soaking everything in PB Blaster and a bit of arm grease, seems promising. Still alot more work.
Loosened the headstock bolts a bit and a couple careful taps with a rubber mallet, the spindle is free and I was able to confirm movement in the gear train with gearbox and lead screw. While carefully spinning slowly by hand, I topped off oil in headstock oil gits and sprayed some more penetrant on all moving contact points. Everything is free, except the compound from cosslide and tailstock. Compound moves, but haven't separated it from cross yet. Note that I did tighten headstock bolts as soon as the spindle let loose to minimize any contaminants scoring the spindle and bearing races.
I will be pulling spindle and replacing the spring oilers and cleaning spindle and bearing races. Hopefully this holiday weekend.

 

[woodchucker]

what size chuck is that? looks big in the last set of pics.

 

[woodchucker]

BTW lookup SWELLS on ebay, he sells a rebuild kit. contains all the felts and a rebuild book (very good) .

 

[rodm717]

what size chuck is that? looks big in the last set of pics.

Not sure. It reminds me a big Emco style chuck. Lol.

BTW lookup SWELLS on ebay, he sells a rebuild kit. contains all the felts and a rebuild book (very good) .

Yep, already ordered a kit and have two different rebuild books on this. A solid recommendation .

 

[extropic]

@rodm717

That's a pretty nice barn find and the parts seem to be cleaning up pretty well.

I haven't followed any of your previous threads but, after seeing this one, I'm convinced you're going to return the lathe to good working order.

I have to say that your instance on the manual (steel wool & Scotchbrite) rust removal could be considered masochistic rather than therapeutic. LOL
To each his own.

 

[rodm717]

@rodm717

That's a pretty nice barn find nd the parts seem to e cleaning up pretty well.

I haven't followed and of your previous threads but, after seeing this one, I'm convinced you're going to return the lathe to good working order.

I have to say that your instance on the manual (steel wool & Scotchbrite) rust removal could be considered masochistic rather than therapeutic. LOL
To each his own.

I know, can't please everyone. Question is to the lathe or me. Lol.
Keep in mind there are at least 5-6 varying degrees of abrasion with scotchbright across multiple manufacturers. If it extends above the base material, it needs removed.
I'll also utilize evaporust, but sometimes you need to get a little aggressive. Just depends on your idea and degree of aggressive. Same as tolerance goes.. 001" vs. .0001" or finer. I'm not even going to touch RA.

 

[extropic]

I know, can't please everyone. Question is to the lathe or me. Lol.
Keep in mind there are at least 5-6 varying degrees of abrasion with scotchbright across multiple manufacturers. If it extends above the base material, it needs removed.
I'll also utilize evaporust, but sometimes you need to get a little aggressive. Just depends on your idea and degree of aggressive. Same as tolerance goes.. 001" vs. .0001" or finer. I'm not even going to touch RA.

I was referring to the amount of work (damage to you) involved. just to think about it makes my hands feel like cramping.

A definition of masochistic is "(in general use) enjoying an activity that appears to be painful or tedious".

 

[rodm717]

I received the felt and oil spring kit today from Ilion Industrial Services. Ebay.
I'll also need to purchase a new belt once I figure out if I am able and willing to install original jackshaft. It would be pretty cool though. As I have not seen one installed with an original floor mount.
Hoping to make some more progress over the holiday.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

[CRSinTN]

That taper attachment would have made that a deal for me. Great find, and it looks like you're doing a great job!