Oh boy, you guys are gonna hate me.

[Richard King 2]

Did you see the pictures of the rack I sent?

Yes. You should examine the rack close up. The depth of the teeth is not important, it's the pitch or width between is the important part. like this ---> on ends V V V --- not this in middle --->V( )V( )V

 

[RafaelMarujo]

Yes. You should examine the rack close up. The depth of the teeth is not important, it's the pitch or width between is the important part. like this ---> on ends V V V --- not this in middle --->V( )V( )V

But it's not worn almost at all at least is doesn't appear to be

 

[Flyinfool]

To measure the teeth for wear find a pin that will contact the face of the teeth at near 50% depth then measure the depth of that pin at various points along the rack. the more the teeth are worn the deeper the pin will sit.

 

[Richard King 2]

But it's not worn almost at all at least is doesn't appear to be

If that's the case then we must suspect that the machines way wipers were removed or wore out and I suspect the machine was used to grind shafts with a tool post grinder or belt sander. Once you start to raise the saddle with the shims measure the top of the flat dove tail clearance surfaces - all 4 corners so they are all the same height. I have a photo someplace or You Tube, I;ll look for it and add later. Rich

 

[RafaelMarujo]

If that's the case then we must suspect that the machines way wipers were removed or wore out and I suspect the machine was used to grind shafts with a tool post grinder or belt sander. Once you start to raise the saddle with the shims measure the top of the flat dove tail clearance surfaces - all 4 corners so they are all the same height. I have a photo someplace or You Tube, I;ll look for it and add later. Rich

OK Monday I will try and do that, and fix the shim that holds the saddle on the front of the lathe

 

[Richard King 2]

I know your limited on funds, but look for plastic items that are thin that you can use for shim-stock. Here is what I use to figure out the thickness. I slide in shims and slide the TS base with the indicator and mag base mounted on it and indicate the top od the saddle or the top of the 2 dovetails that are clearance surfaces or nothing rides on them. https://artusworld.com/shim-stock I was thinking do you have plastic milk containers? What is the material your showing us? Feeler gages? You will need to use 6 - one on each side of the V = 4 and 1 on each end of the flat = 2. If you don't have a source for Rulon 142, Turcite B or Grade Linen Phenolic. I could mail you some. You will have to find the epoxy glue. I use 2 part 24 hour dry time. But have used 4 hour dry time if thats all I can find. Use the shim stock to figure out what size you will need. Plus how much material you will have to shape (Shaper) off to get the right clearance on all 6 surfaces. Remember to use the non wear clearance surfaces to indicate on to align the saddle on the Shaper. Rest it's Sunday my friend. Richard

 

[Richard King 2]

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I found shim stock too: https://www.ebay.es/itm/31370774909...G72eBce6vg%3D%3D|clp:2334524|tkp:BFBM-Iv8oZ9f

 

[RafaelMarujo]

I was also thinking you should buy a inexpensive precision level. Read this as you can get some good Polish levels on eBay Spain https://beportugal.com/ebay-portugal/#:~:text=So, there is no official eBay in Portugal,eBay in Europe? The short answer is: Yes.

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I found shim stock too: https://www.ebay.es/itm/313707749097?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item490a705ee9:g:1UsAAOSwlA9hZN8l&amdata=enc:AQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSB0Xm7k0guzAysaIMfJcbBGicoKpr%2FfpVoEK57va%2FxgIVyB2YcInkRJC82grym6nFvHefFu5wIZHdWVXaR6WvdfgL22DUyk%2B3tMHovO9Y8%2FRDW2DqsOCN8suzj%2F7sXxuxEIlcRKRgV%2FTRSqbZbT53fIA9pT8PPPgLEXji5Xocf0i46tKJjPFklR94AU4Ba8SZSqsBtlyIPm7Nl1sundbY28iRjzdgBUaa9jA4JgAo2ZSm1uG9RlU1e1vkLPYDVdEAaD4QCCv8tIyrCwOdDmSK%2BhTTio2C%2B8VAtylJLqCgi3goT%2F%2FeLhCIjVTy14SP83cq8k55rbv7ZzgfBlNg6gBsCdEiGdjrtR92RCZHt1d5vHNGH2OtRdrQCqOgot6FuLQ59o3unXHT5jT38NPFqKCKsNDrgul67W%2BHgDa8qUNfR361fYE8NkgwXvY0OUK1Xu%2FwZ%2FgHPafrjdqsjGj8zcxlGdMOcqSCnDmivsvdIHPh%2FTwx%2BsBFc3W%2B97K7DSdbSF%2Bnwzha16nteRqU%2FA0K6fpUJfngkW8i0YGwFxjDrSgszq2lEmU6TARnNWy4gq1dAP2zYfQ9IN8c5TlKlfYy3IbArsQWOlWDRc10bEfaYrNIOekE7%2FVMEnNROcwoYAW1VaKwgeGt8lJNitp67MQ5%2BJMnBcMXOAlMvJx7WYDBjTxplxJLKVreaSNuu0Apdp3xx6NlzJQ9nPQGv8WKimxL1pbfcWNZyGxM4bnpF%2Bu1XAmGHilmO9b5s61zWMEJNxku4Buz5Op7DiUlqOennUyP%2BMGu%2F6ULcfW3mKv926EwilgElPL8KK%2FM4LDSfvt029nt8wD%2BMDKfZdt8Qt5NG72eBce6vg%3D%3D|clp:2334524|tkp:BFBM-Iv8oZ9f

Thanks Richard, I will try to do that this week, I can find epoxy, if you can send the Turcite or something I can paypal you the money! I will find any plastic shim and try to diagnose the wear

 

[RafaelMarujo]

Thanks Richard, I will try to do that this week, I can find epoxy, if you can send the Turcite or something I can paypal you the money! I will find any plastic shim and try to diagnose the wear

So, I have good news
So I drilled and tapped holes for adjustments screws on the gib the I showed you had that 1.8mm gap, because de Gap was small for a whole hole gib, I drilled countersunk holes on the sliding side for aluminum dowels (bc I don't have brass on hand) and mounted everything back again, cleaned and lubrificanted everything, and took a few tests... I also disassembled the chuck and cleaned everything.
I took a cut to clean the metal and zeroed, and I measured. 27.10mm
Took a 1mm cut on the dials, and checked. 26.10mm
The surface finish isn't greeeaaat but ok
Then I took a 0.1mm cut just to clean it and measured. 26.00 on the dot
Suffice to say I'm more than happy, it's still not perfect. I also checked and in that distance I machined there's a 0.01 taper, getting bigger towards the chuck.
My theory was that because the carriage wasn't tight on the ways the force from the cutting action forced the saddle to 'jump around'... There's still alot of wear on the ways but at least now it's the lathe is workable!!!

 

[Richard King 2]

If and when your ready work on the ways, be sure to let me know. Like you said it works and I will add it's better then no lathe...