Astjp2, I'll get some pictures of the turret.
I set up the Teco VFD/ converter and powered up it up. I actually made some chips today.
everything seems to work, there be some adjusting, a couple bearings/bushings to replace. The only big issue today was a vibration that I think is coming from the belts. I think the belts have set spots in them from not being used for so long. I can feel it in the speed control handle. I also need to adjust the handle, it wont stay in place.The motor is good, no noise or heat after running for a while.
The VFD is really neat, all kinds of stuff you can do with it. I'm using the reversing switch that came with the lathe for now, but may set up something different later.
I have a bull gear coming and will weld and file the teeth back on he pully gear.
I'm going to continue going through and see where I'm at. I intend to repair/replace items as I go along. I'll do a rehab later on.
What is everyone using for oil and grease on these machines?
Thanks
I set up the Teco VFD/ converter and powered up it up. I actually made some chips today.
everything seems to work, there be some adjusting, a couple bearings/bushings to replace. The only big issue today was a vibration that I think is coming from the belts. I think the belts have set spots in them from not being used for so long. I can feel it in the speed control handle. I also need to adjust the handle, it wont stay in place.The motor is good, no noise or heat after running for a while.
The VFD is really neat, all kinds of stuff you can do with it. I'm using the reversing switch that came with the lathe for now, but may set up something different later.
I have a bull gear coming and will weld and file the teeth back on he pully gear.
I'm going to continue going through and see where I'm at. I intend to repair/replace items as I go along. I'll do a rehab later on.
What is everyone using for oil and grease on these machines?
Thanks