Help me identify this lathe please

Jaqkar

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Newbie here. I recently got this 1992 Taiwanese 10" x 24" lathe and it was sold under the name WD Hearn in South Africa. Trying to get some documentation on it but cannot seem to find any info or matching pics online. Does anyone perhaps know what other names/model it was sold as in other countries and perhaps have some docs for it.
 

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Sweet Score!!!:grin:

here is what i got on the jet 1024
there will be differences in parts, but operation will be similar.
you have speed control dials, where the older lathes used belt changes
 

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Sweet Score!!!:grin:

here is what i got on the jet 1024
there will be differences in parts, but operation will be similar.
you have speed control dials, where the older lathes used belt changes

Awesome, thanks so much. Looking at the diagrams it’s very similar :D
 
the Taiwanese import machinery are generally well made and highly capable machines
i own 2 1236 Shenwai lathes that are cousins to you lathes, albeit a bit older vintage.

you'll have years of fun with your machine!
 
the Taiwanese import machinery are generally well made and highly capable machines
i own 2 1236 Shenwai lathes that are cousins to you lathes, albeit a bit older vintage.

you'll have years of fun with your machine!

Really looking forward to learning with this one! What would one use one the Apron gears and shafts? I have some 68 slide-ways oil or can I put some grease on it? From what I’ve read you don’t want grease anywhere otherwise chips etc stick to them?

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correct, grease is BAD

iso68 is a bit light for the bed/ways , but something is better than nothing.
if you can get iso100, you'll be better off.
the iso68 is good for headstock, gears and other general oiling
 
correct, grease is BAD

iso68 is a bit light for the bed/ways , but something is better than nothing.
if you can get iso100, you'll be better off.
the iso68 is good for headstock, gears and other general oiling

I also have FOX 20WT mountain bike suspension oil that is quite tacky and sticks nicely to shafts etc lol


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nice, but if it sticks- swarf will stick to it
it's a bit better for hobby machine to shed contaminants rather than encapsulate them
a non detergent oil will suit you best.
the tacky stuff is ok for use on the covered transmission gears
 
the apron should be filled with oil if i'm not mistaken.
my machines have oil ports on the top left of the apron
 
the apron should be filled with oil if i'm not mistaken.
my machines have oil ports on the top left of the apron

Mine is open, will start re-assembly tomorrow and use the 68 for now. Thanks for the advise so far!


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